Engineering Planner Estimator in Weymouth

Job Title: Engineering Planner Estimator

Location: Dorset

OverviewI am working alongside a Dorset based engineering business who are looking for a Time‐served Engineer with a strong manufacturing or production engineering background to take on the responsibilities of Engineering Planner Estimator. The successful candidate will be commercially aware while remaining technically driven.

This role would suit an individual who thoroughly understands manufacturing processes, production planning, and estimating within a fast‐paced and dynamic engineering environment. The role is key to ensuring customer requirements are accurately translated into achievable manufacturing plans and commercially sound quotations.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements

Understand manufacturing methods, routings, and production workflows

Assess machining processes across CNC and manual operations

Prepare accurate, detailed, and well‐structured quotations and proposals

Estimate machining times, materials, tooling, subcontract processes, and overheads

Ensure quotations clearly demonstrate understanding of customer requirements

Support sales planning with sound engineering and manufacturing input

Maintain accurate planning and estimating data within ERP/MRP systems

Create and review routings, BOMs, and production orders

Support production teams with technical input where required

Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives and apply Lean manufacturing principles

Work effectively with multi‐functional teams in a fast‐paced engineering environment

Deliver consistently to tight deadlines and under pressure

Essential Skills and Experience

Time‐served Engineer with a strong manufacturing or production engineering background

Proven experience in planning, estimating, or cost engineering within an engineering business or a strong engineer looking to move into this type of position, having been hands‐on on the shop floor

Strong understanding of CNC and manual machining processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and routing

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Perhaps some customer‐facing or technical sales support experience

Personal Attributes

Engineering‐led mindset with strong practical judgement

Analytical, methodical, and detail‐oriented approach

Commercially aware while remaining technically driven

Proactive, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure

Collaborative team player with a Continuous Improvement focus

If you are an experienced planner or estimator or you are currently working on the shop floor and would like to move into this type of position, let\’s have a conversation and go through the details together.

Alison (phone number removed)

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