Role: Principal Cost Engineer

Salary: Circa £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification)

Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

What’s on Offer:

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 based on company performance (varies each year)
• Pension: Maximum total contribution (employer and employee) of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible Working: We welcome applicants looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave. Enhanced paternity, neonatal leave, and support for fertility treatments are also offered
• Fantastic Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and much more…

The Opportunity:

As a Principal Cost Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring cost data is robust, accurate, and supports key business decisions. This is a dynamic and impactful role, where you’ll collaborate with multiple functions to provide critical forecasting and analysis throughout the entire project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships across the business to gather the necessary data for accurate cost forecasting
• Work with Manufacturing teams to provide forecast production costs and undertake whole life cycle cost analysis
• Support Bid Teams by providing cost insights for future business opportunities
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency
• Generate and maintain Business Cost Forecasting documents throughout the project/equipment life cycle
• Analyse cost data, report findings to key stakeholders, and drive transparency
• Challenge existing forecasting processes and drive continuous improvements
• Lead and facilitate key meetings, ensuring clear communication and decision-making

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: HNC/HND standard or equivalent
• Experience: A strong background in engineering/manufacturing is essential, with previous experience in estimating or cost engineering being highly desirable
• Production Life Cycle: Relevant experience is beneficial
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: An understanding of manufacturing processes is key
• Skills: Excellent influencing, negotiating, and persuasion skills with the ability to adapt in different situations
• Analytical Ability: Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and manage workloads for yourself and others
• Self-Motivation: Resilience and tenacity to deliver results through others, driving continuous improvement

If you’re looking for a challenging role where your skills can make a real difference, and you want to contribute to exciting projects in a supportive and flexible environment, apply today!