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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!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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