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 experience in an aviation contract costing environment.
* Strong technical understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements (MAA and CAA), ideally with some previous hands-on experience.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively interact with 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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