cost engineer Work, Jobs in lanchester, dur (with Salaries)

Cost Engineer
Cavendish Northern Ltd —Billingham
- £42,000 - £58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
1d
Sustainability and Environmental Engineer
PPG —Durham
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
Manufacturing Engineer
Rolls-Royce —Washington
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Mechanical Design Engineer
Atlas Copco Group —Washington
- CAD
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Facilities Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £65,500 - £82,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- University
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Spacecraft Platform Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £93,000 - £116,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Design Engineer (Hartlepool)
JDR Cable Systems —Hartlepool
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
Platform Engineer
GlaxoSmithKline —Barnard Castle
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Communication skills
Manufacturing Engineer
ParalloyGroup —Middlesbrough
- Communication skills
Cost Engineer
Wood —Stockton-on-Tees
- Full-time
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Design Engineer - Stephenson Gobin
British Engines —Bishop Auckland
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
Process Engineer II
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Gateshead
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- No degree
1d
Manufacturing Engineer
Hydram —Sedgefield
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- CAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule
Maintenance Reliability Graduate Engineer
Dräger UK & Ireland —Blyth
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
7d
Engineer II
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Hebburn
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Mechanical Engineer
Assystem —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Principal Civil Engineer (Water) - Design & Build
Stantec —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
Graduate Design Engineer - Rotary Power
British Engines —South Shields
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Fleet Marine Engineer
OEG Marine LTD —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Process Engineer
Gates Corporation —Cramlington
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
5d

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Cost Engineer

Cavendish Northern Ltd -
Billingham

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Job details

Full-time
£42,000 - £58,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Bereavement leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Fabrication
Microsoft Excel
Cost control
NVQ
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Job Summary
You will support the estimating and commercial function by combining key principles of Quantity Surveying and Cost Control. Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the role focuses on pre-contract activities including cost estimation, material take-offs, and bid preparation, while applying cost control techniques to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The successful candidate will play a key role in producing competitive and commercially robust tenders, maintaining cost data, and ensuring effective handover of successful bids to the project delivery team.

Essential Duties

Raise contract numbers and set up job folders in accordance with company procedures
Measure isometrics and collate technical and commercial information for bid preparation
Carry out accurate material take-offs from drawings and specifications
Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and submit estimates to clients
Process enquiries and prepare and submit quotations in a timely manner
Analyse historical data and adjust norm factors to reflect previous performance and site conditions
Develop and improve estimating systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Maintain document control during the estimating stage, including managing revisions and drawing registers
Ensure all bids are returned within required deadlines and to a high standard
Liaise with internal departments to ensure all technical and commercial aspects are captured
Handover successful bids to the projects team, ensuring clarity of scope, assumptions, and cost-buildups
Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of estimating accuracy
Review competitor pricing and market trends where appropriate
Complete estimates in line with company procedures and client requirements
Pricing up variations and submitting them to clients

Business Expectations

Produce accurate, competitive, and commercially sound estimates
Meet all bid deadlines and maintain a high standard of submission quality
Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems
Work collaboratively with estimating, engineering, and project teams
Maintain strong attention to detail and consistency in all work
Demonstrate accountability, reliability, and a proactive approach

Competency Requirements

Good understanding of estimating, cost control, and quantity surveying principles
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including isometrics
Strong capability in material take-offs and cost build-ups
Commercial awareness and understanding of project cost drivers
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Effective communication skills

Other Requirements

Typically 2-5 years experience in estimating, cost engineering, cost control, or quantity surveying
Experience within construction, mechanical, piping, fabrication, or engineering environments (preferred, but not essential)
Ability to work independently under the guidance of the Estimating Manager and as part of the wider team
Well-organised with a proactive and methodical approach

Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related discipline - essential
NVQ Level 3 in Pipe Fitting - preferred

Pay: £42,000.00-£58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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