At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the estimating process and manage customer enquiries in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Luton.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising processes and costs in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Cost Engineer and ability to interpret CAD models.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role. Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Onsite
We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join our growing engineering and manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Cost Engineer to take ownership of the estimating process and lead the repairs business, supporting both commercial and operational success. The successful Cost Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure accurate costing, process improvement, and effective management of customer enquiries and repairs.
Key Responsibilities for the appointed Cost Engineer:- Prepare and manage estimates for customer RFQs, NPI projects, repairs, and internal requests.
- Review and improve estimating processes to reduce operational and financial risk.
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain teams to optimise processes and costs.
- Assess CAD models and engineering drawings to create accurate manufacturing sequences and cost estimates.
- Conduct make-versus-buy assessments using cost and manufacturing data.
- Act as Process Owner for the repairs business, managing customer returns and repair quotations.
- Develop solutions for rework and repair requirements.
- Monitor and improve KPIs through effective documentation, reporting, and process improvements.
- Support customers with complex or technically challenging enquiries.
- Previous experience as a Cost Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Proven experience producing accurate cost estimates and managing business processes.
- Ability to interpret CAD models, engineering drawings, and assembly structures.
- Experience creating manufacturing sequences for multi-level assemblies.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- Strong risk assessment capabilities.
- Good commercial and financial awareness.
- Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Cost Engineer in Westminster employer: ReeVR
Join our dynamic engineering and manufacturing team in Luton, where we prioritise employee growth and a collaborative work culture. As a Cost Engineer, you will not only take ownership of the estimating process but also enjoy competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.
