2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsMane Contract Services provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Mane Contract Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Mane Contract ServicesDelivery Consultant @ Mane Contract Services| Defence specialistAre you an experienced Cost engineer with a passion for cost analysis and manufacturing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Defence organisation working on high-impact projects.Job Title: Principal Cost EngineerSalary: Circa £50,000 (depending on experience) + bonus + benefitsJob Type: PermanentSecurity Clearance: British citizen or dual UK national (required)About the Role:We are currently seeking a Principal Cost Engineer to join a small, supportive, and fast-paced team within a leading Defence manufacturing organisation.This role is ideal for someone with strong engineering or manufacturing experience who enjoys working with data, challenging assumptions, and supporting key business decisions through robust cost forecasting and analysis.You'll work closely with manufacturing, design, and bid teams to support project delivery from early design through to full production and lifecycle analysis.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain accurate cost forecasts across the full project lifecycleSupport manufacturing and design-to-cost strategiesAnalyse cost data to improve accuracy and transparencyLead and facilitate cross-functional meetings with stakeholdersWork with bid teams to provide cost input for future businessContinuously improve cost estimation and forecasting processesCollaborate with engineering and production teams to gather dataMaintain cost documentation and reporting toolsWhat We're Looking For:HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in a relevant fieldSolid background in engineering or manufacturingExperience in cost engineering or estimating is desirableUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and full product lifecycleStrong analytical skills and attention to detailConfident communicator with the ability to influence and lead discussionsAble to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to challenge assumptionsSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOther, Manufacturing, and EngineeringIndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mane Contract Services by 2xGet notified about new Cost Engineer jobs in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.Ware, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoRickmansworth, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoRickmansworth, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoWatford, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHatfield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoRickmansworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSenior Production Engineer – Electrical SpecialistEast Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoWare, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSt Albans, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr