Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager

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
• Communicate with customers, managing expectations and timelines
• Proactively follow up on quotes and provide updates where required
• Support customer meetings once fully up to speed

What They’re Looking For

• Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings and understand GD&T
• Solid background within machining or precision engineering (ideally time-served)
• Analytical mindset — able to visualise how components will be manufactured
• Meticulous, process-driven and detail-focused
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable asking questions and validating assumptions
• Stable work history

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Experience within low-volume, high-complexity environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, scientific, precision engineering)
• Exposure to multiple processes (milling, turning, welding, assembly, testing)
• Experience responding to RFQs or tenders

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV highlighting:

• Engineering drawing experience
• Machining or shop-floor background
• Any estimating or quoting experience

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a practical drawing/quoting exercise focused on their thought process and approach.

Apply Now

Apply now or contact Zachary Pyne at Syntech Recruitment to discuss this Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager vacancy further.

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