Project Costing Specialist Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Costing Specialist to join our Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to work in project cost control, from the offer stage through to handover and delivery of Liebherr Container Crane products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide production cost estimates for new cranes to be submitted to the Sales department for inclusion in tender offer cost calculations.
* Develop production cost estimates for optional technical features to be offered by sales as options in any tender offer.
* Conduct new crane contract project pre-cost calculations (budgets) and financial reviews to identify possible root causes of cost overruns by comparing calculation costs to pre-cost calculations.
* Assist Sales with general costing queries and cost calculations for potential new crane technologies being developed by sales/product management/design.
* Contribute to the continuous development of the department and all costing processes.
Requirements:
* Degree-level qualification in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience in costing processes related to the supply of major electromechanical engineering projects.
* Demonstrated ability and willingness to adapt to and learn about container crane design.
* Aptitude for understanding the relationship between engineering design and production costs of engineering products, with experience from crane manufacturing or similar fields.
* Ability to read technical specifications and interpret costing requirements.
* Strong aptitude, ability, and willingness to learn, particularly in using IT tools such as ERP systems and databases to assist with cost calculations.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Subsidised canteen
* Retailer discounts
* Travel opportunities
* Sports and social club
* Cycle to work scheme
To apply for this role, please visit our careers page.