Estimating Engineer

JMC Aviation; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm is seeking an Estimating Engineer to support maintenance and engineering activities. The candidate will estimate costs for CNC milling and turning, liaise with internal experts, and produce accurate quotes. Ideal candidates should have estimating experience and knowledge in aerospace or precision engineering. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, based in Bishops Stortford.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

22 days annual leave, rising with tenure

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Growth and Development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating and costing.
• Ability to read and assess engineering drawings confidently.
• Experience working with materials like Titanium, Aluminium, and Steel.

Responsibilities

• Estimate manufacturing and sales costs of CNC work packages.
• Obtain material prices and lead times.
• Produce accurate costing estimates based on customer requirements.

Skills

Estimating and costing experience

Experience in aerospace or precision engineering

Proactive and able to work to deadlines

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Turning

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Estimating Engineer
Location: Bishops Stortford - Site-based
Employment Type: Permanent

Role Conditions

For Permanent Roles:

• Shift Pattern: Mon - Thurs 0700 to 1630 & Fri 0700 to 1100
• Benefits: Competitive Salary, 22 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 23 days after 5 years and 24 days after 10 years of service, Salary Exchange Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Employee Cash Plan, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes, Professional Growth and Development, State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology
• Career Development: Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes

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.

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

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations]. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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