Precision Planning & Estimating Engineer | Machining

Holt Engineering; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Weymouth is seeking a Planning and Estimating Engineer to review customer drawings and specifications, estimate manufacturing costs and create practical routings to support efficient production. The role sits at the intersection of quotation activity and production planning, requiring strong machining knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly across internal teams.

Previous planning or estimating experience is useful, but a practical machining background is key.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of machining processes and general precision engineering methods.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in estimating, planning, routing or manufacturing engineering would be useful.
• Confident discussing technical requirements with internal teams.
• Good communication skills and able to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Assess manufacturability, process requirements and potential production routes.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for components and assemblies.
• Plan manufacturing routings across machining, fabrication and related processes.
• Work with production teams to confirm practical methods, timings and requirements.
• Support quotation activity with accurate technical and cost information.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve drawing, material or process questions.
• Help ensure estimates and routings are realistic, efficient and aligned to capability.
• Support customer requirements from initial enquiry through to production handover.
• Maintain accurate planning and estimating information for future reference.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Engineering drawings

Estimating & planning

Costing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Holt Engineering in Weymouth is seeking a Planning and Estimating Engineer to review customer drawings and specifications, estimate manufacturing costs and create practical routings to support efficient production. The role sits at the intersection of quotation activity and production planning, requiring strong machining knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly across internal teams.

Previous planning or estimating experience is useful, but a practical machining background is key.