Job Description

Senior Estimator

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire

Hours: 37 hours per week (half‑day Friday)

Type: Full‑time

Salary: From £44,348

Travel Required: Occasional

Work Location: Site‑based (100%)

Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Join One of Ayrshire’s Largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire’s long‑standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide.

You will provide the estimated cost of a product or service using the most reliable sources available and assuming a reasonable degree of accuracy or efficiency. Use a systematic and uniform estimating approach to ensure that all estimates are realistic and competitive and that a prompt and efficient service is provided to the enquirer.

How you will contribute to the team

You will:

• Allocate tasks and provide direction and guidance to Estimators as required for the provision of estimates for the construction of competitive quotes for new business and customers ranging from detail parts to major aircraft components and projects.
• Compile estimates where full engineering definition is available such as drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Compile estimates using parametric or historical data with reasoned assumptions where minimum engineering data is available.
• Present estimates, clearly highlighting any assumptions, to others that may not be familiar with the data and issues so that they are readily understood.
• Liaise with other departments, functions and stakeholders in order to obtain and analyse all required data to complete estimates and quotations.
• Provide an estimating service to the Projects and Functions for engineering change and cost reduction opportunities.

Requirements for the role

You will have:

• Extensive - Systematic and uniform approach to complete tasks in timely manner.
• Adequate knowledge to undertake job role with potential to develop further through on job and vocational training.
• Developed commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to communicate written and orally both internally within the business and externally with customers. Ability to manage complex tasks and small projects.
• Understanding of Contract Terms and legal requirements. Knowledge of export control of data and product requirements.

What we will offer you

• 37‑hour working week (half‑day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Life assurance (4× basic salary)
• Virtual GP service, Employee
• Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on‑site parking

What happens next

If you’re ready to play a key role in supporting our people and operations at Prestwick, apply today.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, carried out in accordance with UK Government requirements.

You will also be required to complete employment references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre‑employment medical.

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Assembly & Integration <JF-MA-AI>

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