THE ELECTRONICS GROUP | FARADAY HOUSE | CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE | LEEDS | LS16 6QE
TEL: 0113 517 0456 | MOB: 07949 922 688 | EMAIL: SAIF@EGL-RECRUITMENT.CO.UK
Estimation Engineer (Aviation)
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum
Role Overview:
The hiring company are seeking a calm, adaptable, and methodical Estimating Engineer / Quantity Surveyor to ensure all aspects of aircraft engineering documents and MOD servicing schedules are accurately costed, with revisions as emergent work is identified.
Benefits
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Salary: £30k to £40k per annum
About You:
Ideally, you will come from an aviation or military aviation background, with the following attributes:
• Experience of UK military aviation servicing and maintenance schedules.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an aviation costing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements (MAA and CAA).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with internal and external teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
THE ELECTRONICS GROUP | FARADAY HOUSE | CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE | LEEDS | LS16 6QE
TEL: 0113 517 0456 | MOB: 07949 922 688 | EMAIL: SAIF@EGL-RECRUITMENT.CO.UK
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyse Ministry of Defence (MOD) aircraft major servicing schedules and prepare cost estimates based on required information.
• Seek additional information or clarification when needed.
• Accurately assess labour, parts, tooling, materials, and subcontracted tasks for each project.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to gather necessary technical data for accurate cost projections.
• Review scope of work, maintenance requests, service bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and manuals to ensure all work is captured.
• Ensure costing compliance with regulatory authorities (MAA, CAA) and internal quality processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact during the quoting process, addressing any questions or clarifications regarding costings.
• Monitor project costs to ensure alignment with original estimates.
• Investigate deviations from initial quotes and provide recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Analyse engineering risks associated with the works being costed.
• Cost emergent works as they are identified.
• Respond to MOD component/parts supply enquiries as appropriate.
• Complete accurately costed Task Authorisation Forms (TAFs).
• Develop and maintain cost databases and historical data for future reference.
• Provide internal and external reports as required.
Schedule:
• 8-hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday