Estimator

Stirling Warrington; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

Company uniform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site parking

Job summary

Stirling Warrington in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce accurate quotations from customer drawings and specifications, including detailed manufacturing cost estimates and BOMs, with a salary up to £45,000 per annum.

You will liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments, analyse margins, and support new projects into production. The role spans Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to win new business.

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace Engineering environment.
• Fabrication, press work, or complex manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotations from customer drawings and specifications.
• Create detailed manufacturing cost estimates and BOMs.
• Develop production and manufacturing process sheets.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to support quotation activities.
• Analyse margins and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support new project introductions and awarded contracts into production.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams.
• Assist with preparation of commercial proposals and winning new business.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Cost estimation

Manufacturing planning

Engineering drawings

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Estimator
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: up to £45,000 per annum
Days – Permanent

Do you have experience within Aerospace Engineering, Cost Estimation, or Manufacturing Planning?

Are you confident interpreting engineering drawings, creating cost estimates, and working closely with customers and production teams?

What you will be doing

• Producing accurate quotations from customer drawings and specifications
• Creating detailed manufacturing cost estimates and bills of materials
• Developing production and manufacturing process sheets
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to support quotation activities
• Analysing margins and identifying cost reduction opportunities
• Supporting new project introductions and awarded contracts into production
• Working closely with Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
• Assisting with the preparation of commercial proposals and winning new business

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience within an Aerospace Engineering environment
• Background in fabrication, press work, or complex manufacturing processes
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and complex BOMs
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and service days
• Life insurance
• Company uniform
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• On-site parking

If this role appeals and you would like to know more, contact Sasha Atkinson [e-mail]