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Cost Engineer
Job in
Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-12
Listing for:
ROSE & YOUNG RECRUITMENT LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Cost Engineer, Whetstone
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Job Description
Determine technical compliance and provide cost estimates for the project, product & service.
Researching prices of the various components, acquiring relevant quotes from vendors & contractors in addition to calculating Internal processing costs. Supporting the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, understanding the customers specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service.
Responsibilities
Obtain & understand customers' requirements, removing all ambiguity via written or verbal communications.
Read/analyse and understand customer technical drawings and specification documents.
Lead complex quote processes with Commercial & Engineering teams, along with Purchasing & Suppliers.
Build and present technical and cost proposals to the Commercial team (and customers where necessary) – in a clear & concise manner.
Upon order receipt, communicate the planned route to the Engineering & Manufacturing departments to allow for smooth transition for order execution.
Keep informed of Supplier capabilities, pricing & performance
Complete and deliver accurate estimates in a timely and effective manner
Provide Engineering support to the Commercial team, able to complete simple cost and technical estimates
Ability to identify competitors strengths & weaknesses
Attending Trade Shows
Comply with Health & Safety
Ability to understand Key Customers products and services.
Ability to respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner
Skills required
* Engineering degree in a STEM subject (preferred Photonics or Mechanical Engineering
* Competent in Project Management
* Ability to lead all cost and technical estimates
* Proficient knowledge of fabrication and coating technical capabilities
* Self-driven / ability to take on new responsibilities
* Advanced MS Office, ERP/MRP
* Preference given to those with CAD or Solidworks
* Ability to have a vision and strategy to motivate others. Lead and motivate.
* Able to travel internationally to visit customers and suppliers
* Excellent spoken and written English
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