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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. Syntech Recruitment are operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. T&Cs can be found on our website.  |
