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Estimating Engineer

Reference: 54984
Salary: Up to £45,000
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Technical
Posted: 25 January 2026

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Kieran Evans

Kieran Evans

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About The Role


Davall Gears

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimating Engineer to join a well-established precision engineering business. The role offers the chance to contribute to high-value projects across aerospace, defence, medical, and other advanced manufacturing sectors, providing accurate costings and supporting efficient, cost-effective production.

You’ll be working closely with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to prepare cost estimates, bids, and BOMs. This is a varied and challenging role, ideal for someone with strong mechanical engineering knowledge and experience in the CNC precision engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for customers.
  • Compile bids and assist in agreeing contracts.
  • Create routings and BOMs within ERP systems.
  • Interpret technical drawings to define subcontracting needs and in-house processes.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost estimating and BOM/routing creation within precision engineering (CNC).
  • 5+ years in technical positions in the precision engineering industry.
  • Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to be joining a leading precision engineering business who have a full order book for the next 12 months manufacturing critical components for a range of industries.

If the role sounds of interest click to apply and Kieran Evans will be in contact to discuss the finer details.
 

To apply for this job email your details to kevans@theonegroup.co.uk

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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