Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer

Location:

North of Birmingham

Employment Type:

Full‑time, permanent

We're looking for a Cost Engineer to join our clients commercial team, supporting both new and repeat customer enquiries by producing accurate, commercially sound quotations.

This role goes beyond traditional estimating. You'll combine technical understanding, commercial awareness, and customer communication, taking ownership of the full enquiry lifecycle — from technical review to quotation follow‑up.

• Taking ownership of customer enquiries from receipt through to quotation and follow‑up
• Preparing detailed and accurate costings, including materials, tooling, subcontract processes, and internal manufacture
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams (Production, Engineering, QA, Toolroom) to gather technical and cost input
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications to ensure feasibility and identify risks
• Maintaining accurate records in the ERP and CRM systems, including parts, BOMs, and routers
• Following up quotations to maximise conversion rates and gather customer feedback
• Reviewing estimated vs actual costs to improve costing accuracy and margin control
• Supporting continuous improvement by identifying weaknesses in costing data and processes

You don't need to tick every box — we're much more interested in attitude, curiosity, and potential.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A mechanical or manufacturing engineering background (degree or apprenticeship welcome)
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (presswork, stamping, machining, or similar)
• Some exposure to costing, estimating, or commercial engineering activities
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Experience using or working with ERP/MRP systems and Excel
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• The confidence to communicate with customers and internal teams
• A proactive mindset with a desire to learn, develop, and progress

• A technically engaging role with real responsibility and ownership
• Exposure to customers, manufacturing, tooling, and commercial decision‑making
• Opportunity to grow beyond estimating into broader engineering or process improvement work
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• A business that values ideas, accuracy, and continuous improvement

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you're interested in the role but unsure whether you meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you