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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.
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
