Engineering Cost Estimator

2 days ago

Duxford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Title: Engineering Cost Estimator (Aviation)

Location: Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview:

We are looking for a calm, adaptable and methodical Engineering Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to ensure all aspects of aircraft contracts and MOD servicing schedules are accurately costed, and revised as emergent work is determined.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysing Ministry of Defence (MOD) aircraft major servicing schedules and contracts to prepare cost estimates based on the information required.
Seeking further information or clarification as required.
Accurately assess labour, parts, tooling, materials and subcontracted tasks for each project and their associated costs.
Coordinating with relevant teams to gather necessary technical data and relevant input for accurate cost projections.
Reviewing scope of work, maintenance requests, service bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and manuals to ensure the full scope of work has been captured.
Ensuring compliance from a costing perspective with regulatory authorities (MAA, CAA) and internal quality processes.
Acting as the primary point of contact, both internal and external, during the contract quoting process, addressing any questions, concerns or clarifications regarding costings.
Monitoring project costs to ensure alignment with the original cost estimates.
Investigating any deviations from the original quote and provide recommendations for cost adjustments if necessary.
Being aware of, and analysing the engineering risks associated with the works being costed.
Costing emergent works as they are identified.
Responding to MOD component/ parts supply enquiries as appropriate.
Completion of accurately costed Task Authorisation Forms (TAFs)
Develop and maintain cost databases and historical data for future reference and cost accuracy.
Providing reports both internally and externally as required.
About You

Ideally you will come from an Aviation / Military Aviation background with the following attributes:
Experience of UK military aviation servicing and maintenance schedules.
3 – 5 years e.xperience in an aviation contract costing environment.
Strong technical understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements (MAA and CAA), ideally with some previous hand on experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively interact internal and external teams.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
About us

Aircraft Restoration Co. (ARCo) is a well-established family owned organisation which specialises in the restoration, maintenance and operation of a variety of vintage aircraft from the iconic grounds of the Imperial War Museum and former RAF/USAAF Airfield at Duxford, Cambridgeshire.

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