Commercial Estimating Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Avanti Recruitment is working with a highly respected Precision Engineering business supplying into advanced manufacturing sectors including defence, nuclear and scientific industries is looking to appoint a Commercial Estimating Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering and commercial background who enjoys technically varied work and wants to play a key role within a collaborative manufacturing environment.

The business specialises in low-volume, high-complexity precision engineering work, so this role would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, variety and working closely with both customers and manufacturing teams.

You will be responsible for reviewing customer enquiries and preparing accurate quotations for complex machined components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

* Producing quotations from engineering drawings and CAD models

* Reviewing manufacturing methods and estimating production costs

* Liaising with customers on technical and commercial matters

* Supporting tenders and new business opportunities

* Working closely with production and engineering teams

* Following projects through manufacture where required

* Supporting process improvements and commercial efficiencies

What We’re Looking For

* Previous estimating or quoting experience within engineering

* Strong understanding of engineering drawings

* Precision engineering or subcontract manufacturing experience

* Good understanding of machining and manufacturing processes

* Strong communication and commercial skills

* Stable career history with good longevity

Candidates with practical machining or CNC manufacturing backgrounds who have moved into estimating or commercial engineering roles would be particularly well suited.

The Environment
This is not a high-volume production environment. The work is highly varied, technically challenging and often bespoke.

You’ll be joining a collaborative engineering business where:

* Management is approachable and supportive

* Work is diverse and technically interesting

* Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and improvements

* Long-term career development is supported

Salary & Benefits

 * £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

* 4% matched pension after probation

* Discretionary bonus

* Early Friday finish

* Stable permanent opportunity

Working Hours

* Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30

* Friday: 08:00 - 15:30

If you are an experienced Commercial Estimator, Estimating Engineer or commercially focused manufacturing professional looking for a technically interesting opportunity, then click Apply Now