Job Title: Estimator & Account Manager – CNC Machining
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)
Benefits:
34 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) – plus your birthday off
Company pension scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
Profit & core values-related bonus scheme
Access to company sickness scheme (subject to qualifying criteria)
Modern, forward-thinking working environment
Friendly and supportive team culture
Continued staff development and training opportunities
Interesting and challenging work in a variety of industries
PPE / company uniform provided (if appropriate)
Company Profile
A specialist subcontract precision engineering company, established for nearly 30years, has grown to delivering high-quality precision engineering services for the aerospace, marine, scientific, and medical industries.
With a strong reputation for quality and reliability – including maintaining over 99.5% quality performance with a major aerospace OEM for over a decade – this highly-regarded Precision Engineering specialist continues to invest in people, premises, and cutting-edge technology, including 24/7 fully automated 5-axis machinery.
The company’s vision is to be “the engineering company where everyone wants to work and who everyone wants to buy from.” This is underpinned by a strong culture of collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement, driven by its core values.
Job Profile
As the Estimator & Account Manager, you will join the Sales & Marketing Team and take ownership of quoting and managing orders for both new customers and additional work from existing clients. The role is integral to ensuring profitable growth, maintaining customer satisfaction, and fostering long-term relationships.
You will come from a strong CNC machining background – with at least 10 years of CNC milling or turning programmer/setter experience in a subcontract environment – and bring excellent technical knowledge, customer service skills, and the ability to “help the customer win.”
This is an opportunity to work closely with customers on technical and engineering specifications, prepare accurate and competitive quotes, and contribute to the company’s ongoing growth journey.
Duties:
Manage approximately 50% of the company’s order book, delivering profitable growth while minimising business risk
Proactively onboard new customers and close orders to secure the best mix of work for flow and throughput
Prepare accurate and detailed quotes using MRP, Fusion 360, and Autodesk, incorporating design, materials, tooling, subcontract costs, routings, and lead times
Review customer drawings/models, providing machining design advice to improve production efficiency and quality outcomes
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the best results for customers and the company
Maintain strong customer relationships by providing excellent service and communication
Continuously improve departmental processes to aid growth and strengthen margins
Participate in daily and weekly meetings, contributing to company-wide goals
Skills & Attributes:
Minimum 10 years of CNC milling or turning programmer/setter experience in a subcontract environment, ideally across two or three companies
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, materials, tooling, and production planning
Proficient with MRP systems, Fusion 360, and Autodesk software
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings and models, providing practical machining advice
Strong commercial awareness and quoting accuracy
Flexible, can-do attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Hours of Work:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm (30-minute lunch break)
Friday: 7:30am to 12:30pm
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC milling or turning programmer/setter from a subcontract environment who is ready to take the next step in their career.
If you enjoy combining technical expertise with customer interaction, thrive on building strong working relationships, and take pride in delivering accurate, commercially competitive quotes, this role offers the chance to work with a forward-thinking company that invests in its people and equipment. You’ll join a supportive team, have the autonomy to manage a significant portion of the order book, and play a key role in helping customers - and the business - win.
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