b Overview /b p As a Cost Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space, you will lead cost engineering activities for studies, proposals, and EOS projects, shaping competitive baselines. You’ll work within the bid team to collate data, model costs, and support financial proposals, ensuring price-to-win and value-for-money targets. The role combines cross‑functional collaboration with rigorous financial analysis to support sustainable, cost-efficient product development. This is a chance to influence bid strategy and drive profitable, compliant offers in a fast-paced aerospace environment. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary /li li annual profit share /li li contributory pension /li li hybrid working /li li TOIL eligibility /li li car leasing scheme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead cost engineering activities for studies, proposals, and EOS projects /li li Collate, model, and analyse cost and price data to establish baselines for quotations /li li Coordinate bid preparation with stakeholders to ensure competitive offers and align with win strategy /li li Lead estimation processes balancing price-to-win, design-to-cost, and profitability targets /li li Guide engineering decisions for cost-efficient EOSX product development and families /li li Manage timely preparation and submission of financial proposals through to customer acceptance, supporting schedule, cost, and risk management /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience in cost engineering, estimating, and financial modelling in complex bidding or business acquisition environments /li li Experience collating and analysing cost/price data to establish quotation baselines; familiarity with design-to-cost and price-to-win methodologies /li li Experience coordinating bid preparation and leading multi-disciplinary stakeholders for competitive, compliant proposals /li li Experience supporting project schedule, cost, and risk management through full proposal lifecycle to final acceptance /li /ul ul li Stakeholder management /li li Analytical thinking /li li Effective communication /li li Cost engineering /li li Estimating /li li Financial modelling /li /ul
Cost Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Portsmouth, Stevenage, or Newport, where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on work-life balance, competitive financial rewards, and extensive personal development opportunities, Airbus fosters a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring that every team member can grow and succeed in their career while enjoying a fulfilling life outside of work.
