Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager
8 days ago
Abingdon
Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE) Location: Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire (commutable from Didcot, Oxford, Wantage, Wallingford, Witney) Hours: Monday – Friday (Day Shift) We’re working with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying into sectors such as nuclear, defence and advanced engineering. They are looking to bring in a Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager who can take ownership of the estimating process and deliver robust, accurate costings. This role can be shaped around your experience — whether you’re a developing estimator or already operating at a more senior/manager level. What’s on Offer * £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience * Structured training on machinery, cycle times and internal systems * Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing engineering business * Clear progression into a more senior commercial/managerial role * Clean, organised and well-run manufacturing environment The Role * Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings * Break down jobs into operations, materials, labour and mark-up * Assess machining routes (milling, turning, CNC), tolerances and complex features * Follow structured estimating processes and SOPs — no guesswork * Liaise with internal teams to validate assumptions and costing accuracy * Com...