Average Estimating Engineer salary in the UK

Due to continued success and increased business capacity, a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is looking to expand its Proposals team with the addition of a skilled and motivated Estimator. Key Responsibilities: Review and interpret Purchase Order Requisitions and Request for Proposals (RFPs) from clients.Prepare accurate cost estimates based on client enquiry packages for review by the Proposals Manager.Assess client specifications and prepare detailed and professional quotations.Collaborate with internal departments—engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project management—to gather relevant information and ensure seamless proposal development.Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and technical data.Coordinate across departments to develop comprehensive bid documents.Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company health and safety procedures.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and technologies.Manage multiple proposal projects concurrently, meeting deadlines and client expectations.Present proposal documents and provide support during client meetings and reviews. Ideal Candidate: Previous experience in estimating and/or sales, ideally within an industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environment.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.Solid understanding of welding, fabrication processes, and stainless steel alloys.Competent in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, and Project).Basic understanding of AutoCAD is desirable but not essential.Strong team player with excellent communication and coordination skills.Awareness of health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Estimator Location: Near Camberley, Surrey Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 Our client is a growing Aerospace Precision Manufacturing / Engineering company based near Camberley and are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator. As their Estimator Engineer / Estimator you would report to the Sales Director, should have a background within precision engineering and experience within costing’s and estimates etc. This exciting role is 100% inhouse so the successful candidate will need to live a commutable distance from Camberley, Yateley, Reading, Basingstoke, Woking, Aldershot, Guildford, and surrounding areas. Salary is from £30,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits. The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience: Apprentice trained and Experience within CNC Milling / Turning, setting, and operating and ideally some programming.Knowledge of the Aerospace sub-contracting industry / approvals / contractsExceptional communication & negotiation skills, written, verbal and formal presentation skills.Highly organised - deliver to deadlines.Able to influence with the ability to drive ideas forward.Sound commercial skills with the ability to understand detailed costing’s, estimates etc.IT & Computer literate.Flexibility to travel as the demands of the role require.Experienced and proven account management record.Able to build, influence and maintain good working relationships at all levels.Determined with a will to succeed, tenacious.Polished and professional.Numerate. As Estimating Engineer, you would be required to: Manage and nurture client relationships.Understand customers’ requirements for new or repeat engineering solutions.Manage incoming orders from clients, conduct contract reviews at the soonest opportunity, preparation of loading orders on to the system, creating parts and building a BOM.Estimating / costing and engineeringEstablish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Manage existing customer accounts to ensure the maintenance of good working relationships and customer service are provided.Understand customers’ strategy for engineering requirements and manage customer expectations whilst consistently achieving deadlines. Keywords: Estimating, CNC, Turning, Milling, Precision Engineering, Aerospace, Costing Estimating Engineer

Estimator Location: Near Camberley, Surrey Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 Our client is a growing Aerospace Precision Manufacturing / Engineering company based near Camberley and are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator. As their Estimator Engineer / Estimator you would report to the Sales Director, should have a background within precision engineering and experience within costing’s and estimates etc. This exciting role is 100% inhouse so the successful candidate will need to live a commutable distance from Camberley, Yateley, Reading, Basingstoke, Woking, Aldershot, Guildford, and surrounding areas. Salary is from £30,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits. The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experience: Apprentice trained and Experience within CNC Milling / Turning, setting, and operating and ideally some programming.Knowledge of the Aerospace sub-contracting industry / approvals / contractsExceptional communication & negotiation skills, written, verbal and formal presentation skills.Highly organised - deliver to deadlines.Able to influence with the ability to drive ideas forward.Sound commercial skills with the ability to understand detailed costing’s, estimates etc.IT & Computer literate.Flexibility to travel as the demands of the role require.Experienced and proven account management record.Able to build, influence and maintain good working relationships at all levels.Determined with a will to succeed, tenacious.Polished and professional.Numerate. As Estimating Engineer, you would be required to: Manage and nurture client relationships.Understand customers’ requirements for new or repeat engineering solutions.Manage incoming orders from clients, conduct contract reviews at the soonest opportunity, preparation of loading orders on to the system, creating parts and building a BOM.Estimating / costing and engineeringEstablish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Manage existing customer accounts to ensure the maintenance of good working relationships and customer service are provided.Understand customers’ strategy for engineering requirements and manage customer expectations whilst consistently achieving deadlines. Keywords: Estimating, CNC, Turning, Milling, Precision Engineering, Aerospace, Costing Estimating Engineer