Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer, £30K-£40K doe, based Whetstone, Leicestershire

Our client is looking for a Cost Engineer to provide estimates for the costs of a project, products and services. Researching the prices of the various components involved, acquiring the relevant estimates and quotes from vendors and contractors. Support the Commercial & Engineering teams with proposals, tracking costs, understanding the customer’s specifications and calculating the final budget for the project, product or service. As required present your analysis to support conclusions made.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in engineering (preferred photonics),
  
  
• Preferred experience with opto-mechanical components and lasers.
  
  
• Ability to lead complex quote processes with Commercial / Engineering team, along with Purchasing & our suppliers.
  
  
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public.
  
  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  
  
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines
  
  
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet or estimating software
  
  
• The ability to read technical drawings and develop cost estimates
  
  
• The ability to manage time well and multitask
  
  
• Analytical skills
  
  
• Attention to detail
  
  
• Valid driver's license
  
  
• Valid Passport
  
  What You’ll Do:
  
  
• Provide engineering support for the Commercial team
  
  
• Communicate and discuss complete specifications to Engineering & Manufacturing departments
  
  
• Understand key customers’ products and services
  
  
• Communicate with Commercial & Engineering to consolidate specs and recommend configurations
  
  
• Prepare quote package including drawings, cost estimates and any other required documentation
  
  
• Keep informed of supplier pricing, products, and services
  
  
• Drive the correct 8020 qualification of opportunities as appropriate.
  
  
• Respond to customers and co-workers in a timely and professional manner.
  
  
• Actively participates in all customer support programs including development projects.
  
  
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures
  
  
• Submit accurate expense reports on a timely basis.
  
  
• Support company values including ethical conduct and high integrity in all actions.
  
  
• Communicate company and product values to prospective customers via formal and informal presentations, meetings and communications.
  
  
• Research, document and report industry trends, purchasing history and buying trends related to assigned accounts.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and timely activity reports.
  
  
• Participate in assigned meetings, selling events, special training programs.
  
  Extra Information:
  
  Site based 37.5 hours a week
  
  Must be able to work on-site from Leicester facility
  
  Colleagues are located internationally in Europe, Asia and North America so some outside hours working may be required
  
  SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all