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