Estimator – Subcontract Machining
Salary: Circa £45,000 + Results-Based Commission (OTE £50,000+)
Location: Near Woking, Surrey (commutable from Guildford, Farnborough, Camberley, Aldershot, Bracknell, Reading, Basingstoke and surrounding areas)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (flexibility around start/finish times)
Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting a well-established and highly innovative engineering and manufacturing business in the search for an Estimator – Subcontract Machining to join their growing machine shop operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys the commercial side of machining operations, quotations and customer interaction. You’ll be joining a business that works with advanced manufacturing technologies across sectors including aerospace, electronics, medical devices and precision engineering.
What’s In It For You?
* Circa £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
* Additional commission structure, likely to generate an extra £5,000+ per year
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical options and healthcare cash plan after probation
* Excellent long-term career progression and training opportunities
* Free on-site gym membership
* Free weekly yoga and boxercise sessions
* Free parking with EV charging points
* Supportive engineering-led environment with genuine investment in staff development
The Role
As the Estimator – Subcontract Machining, you’ll work closely with Purchasing, Production Control and Sales teams to manage customer enquiries, generate quotations and support the successful delivery of subcontract machining projects.
Responsibilities will include:
* Reviewing customer RFQs, CAD models, drawings and technical specifications
* Preparing detailed quotations for subcontract machining and metal finishing work
* Working alongside machine shop and purchasing teams to establish costs and lead times
* Supporting decisions on whether to bid for specific opportunities
* Assisting with new order entry onto ERP systems and ensuring BOM accuracy
* Communicating with customers regarding quotations, delivery dates and project updates
* Supporting ongoing commercial growth within the machining division
What We’re Looking For
* Proven engineering or manufacturing background
* Experience within estimating, machining, manufacturing or engineering sales/BD
* Strong understanding of CNC machining processes
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD data
* Confident using Microsoft Office and general business software
* Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise workload effectively
* Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
* Ideally located within approximately one hour commute of the site
This role could suit someone who has worked as a CNC Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Subcontract Engineer, CNC Programmer looking to move commercially, Production Engineer or Engineering Account Manager.
If you’re interested in discussing this Estimator – Subcontract Machining opportunity further, please click apply now and we will reach out with further information.
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