Commercial Manager / Commercial Estimating Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanen
We're recruiting for a Commercial Manager / Commercial Estimating Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering company supplying into the aerospace sector. This is a key, hands-on role combining commercial leadership, estimating, and technical customer engagement, ideal for an engineer with strong commercial acumen.
You'll take ownership of customer enquiries from initial quote through to contract completion, ensuring accurate costing, strong customer relationships, and profitable delivery.
The Role
This role sits at the heart of the business, evaluating customer requirements for machined components and assemblies, producing accurate and competitive estimates, and managing contracts through their full lifecycle. You'll work closely with customers, production, and the supply chain to ensure a "right first time" approach to quoting and contract delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate customer enquiries for machined components and assemblies
Produce accurate manufacturing cost estimates and quotations within agreed timescales
Develop optimal manufacturing methods from drawings or digital data
Create clear, detailed quotes with supporting technical narratives
Project manage new business, including project plans and documentation
Conduct thorough contract reviews, ensuring all materials, specifications, and requirements are captured
Perform quick-load assessments for new orders
Take ownership of customer contracts from quote through to completion
Liaise technically with customers and act as a key commercial contact
Negotiate raw material pricing and manage supplier relationships, including sourcing new subcontract processes
Provide technical support on methods, tooling, and manufacturing approach
Monitor contract profitability and work with production and supply chain on pricing reviews and cost control
Drive continuous improvement, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost reduction
Keep customers informed on progress and commercial matters
Ensure all safety, quality, and conduct procedures are followed
Support colleagues and promote best practice across the businessKnowledge, Skills & Experience
Strong mechanical engineering background
Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical data
Experience in precision machining or subcontract engineering (highly advantageous)
Commercial awareness with experience in estimating, quoting, or account management
Confident communicator, both written and verbal, at all levels
Good IT literacy
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement techniques advantageous
Experience managing customer accounts within an engineering environment beneficial
Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused with a strong work ethicWant to know more about this role? Apply TODAY, Or reach out to Chris at TEC Partners