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 stren...