Cost Estimator
Position: Costing Officer Job ID: 187/186 Location: Wroxham Rate/Salary: £30 - £35K Benefits: 25 days holiday, Death in Service, Cycle to work, Pension Type: Permanent HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of: Cost Engineer Typically, this person will take ownership of compiling and managing detailed cost data relating to bespoke marine build options. They will coordinate material and labour inputs, working cross-functionally to develop accurate and commercially viable cost models to support Sales and Project teams in producing competitive client proposals. HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity operating within the marine manufacturing sector. Duties and responsibilities of the Cost Engineer: * Compile and analyse material requirements for client-specified options, including identifying and quantifying components to be removed from the standard Bill of Materials (BOM). * Produce high-level Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates to enable timely responses to Sales and Project Management teams. * Coordinate second-stage detailed cost reviews with Production, Design, and Materials Planning teams to validate accuracy within the Finance system Option Job Cards. * Assess and calculate labour requirements, including both installation time and time offsets from standard build configurations. * Review frequently selected options to ensure up-to-date pricing, margin protection, and commercial viability across production areas. * Support new product and equipment evaluation in collaboration with Project Management, Design, and Procurement teams. * Work closely with Procurement to ensure appropriate supplier due diligence, cost optimisation, and quality standards are achieved. * Assist in maintaining and updating the Sales Options portfolio. * Provide support and deputise for the Build Estimating Manager when required. Qualifications and requirements for the Cost Engineer: * Strong knowledge of marine vessels and associated onboard systems and equipment. * Broad understanding of marine manufacturing or vessel build processes. * Excellent numerical ability with strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and ERP systems (Navision or similar preferred). * Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. * Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently using initiative. * Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset and collaborative approach. * Previous experience within marine manufacturing, yacht building, or a similar engineering environment is desirable. This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role