Cost Estimating Engineer

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Job Description:

A hybrid role supporting Marshall Aerospace Cost Forecasting (BCF) Team in the forecast of resource and cost data to support the business with aircraft inputs and to deliver fully scheduled, costed and value assessed estimates to the business. Provide the decision makers with the right information to make an informed choice

HYBRID ROLE: 2-3 days will be on site at Marshalls facility in Cambridge, the rest can be remote working

Responsibilities:

Delivery to the Customer Additional / Emergent Work claims for their aircraft undergoing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities and their subsequent Commercial Approval of work commencement to keep Inputs on schedule
Delivery of a forecasted Cost Base for any given task of work
Ensure all estimates are fully backed off with a thorough Basis of Estimate (BoE) to deliver confidence and understanding of Cost and Value to the wider business stakeholders.
Provide an independent, unbiased forecast of resource and assessment of value to the business.
Support key stakeholders with business, performance and financial data reconciliation.
Consistent reporting on the Value of Additional / Emergent Work to the business. Advise the MRO of the targets and budgets for each Input.
Communicate and manage relationships with key stakeholders within the business.
Skills/Experience:

Prior Aerospace/aviation experience would be extremely beneficial
Proficient user of MS Excel
Working knowledge of the Business Cost Forecasting Tools and Templates used to generate Additional / Emergent Work Claims, Cost Base generation and Risk Analysis
Experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders
Working knowledge of contractual obligations for our Projects and Customers
Demonstrated record of communicating at all levels within the business and direct Customer facing
Ability to adapt communication based on the recipients.
Membership of the Association of Cost Engineers (ACostE) or equivalent professional recognised level of competence or experience would be advantageous
Any prior Working Experience of the C130 MRO Environment would be hugely beneficial
Any prior knowledge on International Finance System, navigation of home screens to identify the required data
Professional Attributes:

Drive and deliver results, be financially aware of performance and accountability
Deliver objectives, driving efficiency while aiming for optimal performance.
Make decisions based on an understanding of financial implications, pro-actively managing risks.
Instil Pride: motivate and communicate
Demonstrate integrity
Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and ethical standard, sharing information and displaying openness and trust.
Challenge with courage:  improve and solve
Generate innovative solutions and evolution of existing products and services. Engage with others, seizing opportunities to learn
Be curious and remain open to new ideas and thinking
This role requires a close working relationship with the MRO at Marshall and functional leads. This role as a minimum requires a hybrid working approach to ensure visibility within the MRO environment