Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (DOE) Location: Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire (commutable from Didcot, Oxford, Wantage, Wallingford, Witney) Hours: Monday – Friday (Day Shift) We’re working with a well-established precision engineering manufacturer supplying into sectors such as nuclear, defence and advanced engineering. They are looking to bring in a Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager who can take ownership of the estimating process and deliver robust, accurate costings. This role can be shaped around your experience — whether you’re a developing estimator or already operating at a more senior/manager level. What’s on Offer * £40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience * Structured training on machinery, cycle times and internal systems * Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing engineering business * Clear progression into a more senior commercial/managerial role * Clean, organised and well-run manufacturing environment The Role * Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings * Break down jobs into operations, materials, labour and mark-up * Assess machining routes (milling, turning, CNC), tolerances and complex features * Follow structured estimating processes and SOPs — no guesswork * Liaise with internal teams to validate assumptions and costing accuracy * Communicate with customers, managing expectations and timelines * Proactively follow up on quotes and provide updates where required * Support customer meetings once fully up to speed What They’re Looking For * Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings and understand GD&T * Solid background within machining or precision engineering (ideally time-served) * Analytical mindset — able to visualise how components will be manufactured * Meticulous, process-driven and detail-focused * Reliable with a strong work ethic * Comfortable asking questions and validating assumptions * Stable work history Nice to Have (Not Essential) * Experience within low-volume, high-complexity environments (e.g. nuclear, defence, scientific, precision engineering) * Exposure to multiple processes (milling, turning, welding, assembly, testing) * Experience responding to RFQs or tenders Application Process To apply, please send your CV highlighting: * Engineering drawing experience * Machining or shop-floor background * Any estimating or quoting experience Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a practical drawing/quoting exercise focused on their thought process and approach. Apply Now Apply now or contact Zachary Pyne at Syntech Recruitment to discuss this Manufacturing Estimating Engineer / Estimating Manager vacancy further. Syntech Recruitment are operating as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. T&Cs can be found on our website