Estimating Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Bishops Stortford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Estimating CNC Milling CNC Turning Aerospace Precision Engineering Engineering Drawings Costing Procurement

FULL DESCRIPTION

Estimating Engineer

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is recruiting for an Estimating Engineer to support their maintenance and engineering activities. The role involves estimating manufacturing and sale costs for CNC milling and turning work packages, reading engineering drawings, and preparing quotes. The position is site-based initially, with a hybrid option after probation, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Job details

Ref: 20104

Type: Permanent

Location: Bishops Stortford

Hiring Consultant: Samuel Fawkes

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Estimating Engineer to support their maintenance and engineering activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • To estimate the manufacturing and sale cost of CNC 3, 4, 5 Axis Milling and Turning work packages
  • Obtain material, bought out and treatment prices and lead-times
  • Determine the best machine tool for the parts and checking capacity.
  • Produce accurate costing estimates in response to customers’ requirements
  • Understand the Bid/No Bid process to prioritise workload
  • Read and assess engineering drawings confidently
  • Preparation of quotes and submitting them. Putting a compliant bid together as instructed in the RFPs.
  • Liaise with internal colleagues and subject matter experts regarding set-up, routings, and other technical aspects
  • Update the bid register, and use data to improve success

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Previous experience in estimating and costing
  • Experience within an aerospace, or precision engineering environment
  • Proactive, with an ability to work to deadlines

Desirable:

  • Estimating manufacturing times within CNC milling in 3,4,5-axis / CNC Turning / and minor Assembly
  • Experience working with Titanium, Aluminium and Steel
  • Ability to obtain material, AGS and treatment quotations, and working with suppliers and procurement to secure long term pricing.
  • Prior CNC Milling and Turning experience

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to [contact hidden]

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