Aerospace Estimator in Coventry, West Midlands

Location: Coventry

Commutable from: Coventry, Kenilworth, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Rugby and surrounding areas

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

Working hours: Full-time, permanent

About the Company

Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in complex metallic components for the aerospace sector. Serving both commercial and military aerospace markets, they provide high-precision manufacturing solutions and support customers globally through advanced engineering, fabrication, machining and supply chain capabilities.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Aerospace Estimator to join a growing aerospace manufacturing business.

The role is estimator-led: interpreting customer requirements, developing accurate and commercially viable quotations, and working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to establish the most effective production route. Once work is secured, you will remain closely involved through to delivery, coordinating internal departments, monitoring cost and timescales, and supporting the customer relationship.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer RFQs, drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Produce detailed and accurate cost estimates for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Develop costings covering labour, machining, materials, tooling, fixtures, subcontract operations and engineering activities.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to establish manufacturing routes, processes, times and costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, lead times and capabilities.
• Liaise directly with customers to clarify requirements and support the development of quotations.
• Ensure quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining appropriate margins and considering manufacturing risk.
• Present and discuss estimates internally, supporting commercial and technical reviews.
• Once an order is secured, manage the project through to completion, coordinating Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement.
• Monitor project costs, timings and risks, and manage changes to scope, cost and timescale.
• Maintain regular customer communication and provide progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating, costing and project management processes.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Proven estimating experience within aerospace manufacturing (aero-engine experience is highly desirable).
• A strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, particularly precision machining and metallic components.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and customer RFQs.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing cost estimates and translating processes into accurate labour, machine, tooling and subcontract costs.
• Experience taking projects from quotation/order stage through to delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs and margins.
• Excellent communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

How to Apply

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