Cost Engineer Location: North of Birmingham Employment Type: Full‑time, permanent About the Role 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. What You’ll Be Doing * 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 About You You don’t need to tick every box &...