Cost Estimator - Newton Aycliffe People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Cost Estimator to join our well-established client based in Newton Aycliffe. This is a full-time permanent opportunity within a growing manufacturing business operating advanced metal stamping and welded assembly facilities across the UK and Europe. This is a commercially critical role, offering an excellent salary and the opportunity to play a key part in shaping competitive customer quotations within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. Shifts • Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 4:30pm• Friday - 8:00am to 3:30pm Salary • £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) Benefits As a Cost Estimator, you will receive: • Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing and well-invested group• Strong leadership team and institutional backing• Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and customer wins• Exposure to high-tonnage pressing and complex metal production environments• Structured two-stage interview process with senior leadership Day-to-Day Duties As a Cost Estimator, your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Owning RFQ costing end-to-end, from initial review through to final commercial submission• Interpreting CAD drawings and technical specifications to define scope and manufacturing routes• Developing tooling concepts, cycle times, and process assumptions in collaboration with Engineering and NPI• Building robust, traceable cost models linki