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