Sales Estimator

Sales & Estimating Engineer
-35,000 - -45,000

Yateley, Hampshire | Full-Time | Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Are you an experienced Sales Estimator, Estimating Engineer or CNC Manufacturing Engineer with a background in precision machining? Do you enjoy working closely with customers, interpreting engineering drawings and converting technical enquiries into profitable business opportunities?

We''re recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying complex machined components into the Aerospace sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing commercial team where you''ll play a key role in developing customer relationships, preparing accurate quotations and supporting business growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you''ll be responsible for managing customer enquiries from initial quotation through to order placement, ensuring customers receive an efficient and professional service while delivering commercially competitive and technically accurate estimates.

You''ll work closely with customers, suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to understand engineering requirements, prepare quotations and support the successful delivery of new and repeat business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare accurate quotations and cost estimates from customer drawings and technical data.
- Interpret engineering drawings to determine manufacturing methods, cycle times, materials and associated costs.
- Manage customer enquiries from initial RFQ through to contract review and order acceptance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities for additional business.
- Develop relationships with material suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and material availability.
- Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and load new orders onto the ERP system.
- Conduct contract reviews to ensure customer requirements are fully understood before manufacture.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure customer expectations are achieved.
- Attend customer meetings where required to strengthen relationships and secure new business.
Monitor account activity, sales forecasts and commercial opportunities.

About You:

We''re looking for someone who combines a strong engineering background with excellent commercial awareness.

Ideally you''ll have:

- A background within CNC Milling and/or Turning (Apprenticeship or 5+ years'' industry experience).
- Experience preparing quotations, estimates or manufacturing costings.
- Strong understanding of precision engineering and subcontract machining.
- Knowledge of Aerospace manufacturing standards and customer requirements.
- Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer expectations and profitability.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Desirable Experience:

- CNC programming or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Previous experience within the aerospace precision machining sector.
- Experience managing customer accounts and developing new business opportunities.

What''s on Offer:

Join a respected precision engineering business supplying the aerospace industry.
Opportunity to work closely with major OEMs and Tier 1 customers.
Varied role combining technical engineering with commercial responsibility.
Supportive team environment with long-term career progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you''re looking to utilise your engineering knowledge, commercial acumen, and customer-facing skills within a technically challenging manufacturing environment, we''d love to hear from you.