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Estimation Engineer (Aviation)

The Electronics Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21NT, England

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The hiring company in Cambridge is looking for an Estimation Engineer (Aviation) with a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in an aviation costing environment, preferably with a background in military aviation.
  • The role involves accurately costing aircraft engineering documents, analyzing MOD servicing schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities.
  • Strong technical understanding of aircraft systems, excellent communication skills, and strong organizational abilities are essential for this position.
  • The work schedule consists of an 8-hour day shift from Monday to Friday.

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

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