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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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year