Today, the Power & Industrial Group is made up of a dedicated global team with a wide range of in-house capabilities from design and manufacturing to installation and service. Our product range now expands beyond air filtration with a new wave of industrial air solutions including acoustic enclosures, silencers, dampers, advanced cooling and heating technology and much more.

Level:

• Individual Contributor

Employment Type:

• Full-time
• Permanent

Location:

• Cramlington, UK
• Vitoria, Spain
• Gasny, France

Job Function:

• Supply Chain

Industry:

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Oil & Energy

Who We Are:

AAF International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Air Filtration Systems, Acoustic Systems and associated products and services. We are part of a global powerhouse that uses Filtration to transform the world.

We invest in our people, and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is a foundation for our growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas, perspectives and backgrounds.

We’re not just innovating on the outside. We’re innovating on the inside to unlock people’s unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and ground breaking ideas that will help us solve today’s most pressing challenges.

We offer more than a pay check. AAF is where you’ll be heard, be valued, belong — and be able to make your mark.

Our Company Values:

We endeavour to create a work environment that reflects the culture of the company, and we encourage every member of our staff to embrace our commitment to be:

• Professional
• Quality Driven
• Goal Orientated
• Customer Focused
• Flexible
• Open & Integrated
• Continuously Improving

Position Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Costing Engineer to join our existing team within our Power & Industrial (P&I) Division. The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of tasks which will include assisting in the preparation of pre-contract estimates / budgets for equipment and services manufactured and purchased from Europe.

As we are an international business, and this is a role with a European scope, it could be performed from any European location with good national and international transport links. Scope for flexible working arrangements, including working from home, is offered subject to the agreement. A degree of domestic and international travel may be required to fulfil the obligations of the role, therefore a valid passport and the ability to travel is essential.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost data for various departments to assist in job bids.
• Analyse actual costs versus standard costs and prepare variance reports.
• Prepare cost data for Projects following contract award.
• Request and prepare standard cost prices for strategic fabricators and purchased parts.
• Implement cost reduction ideas.

Duties will vary due to the nature of the environment (above is a guide and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities)

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications and Affiliations

Essential

• Level 4 in Engineering or other relevant technical subject.

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering or other relevant technical subject.

*Completed qualifications from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Licenses Or Certifications

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK, Spain or France.
• Full valid passport.

Desirable

• Full driving license.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of calculating areas and volumes with accuracy and precision, whilst working under pressure when dealing with large projects often involving large capital value.
• Understanding of design specifications and estimate pricing models, with the ability to approach problem solving with an analytical and balanced approach.
• Proven experience in delivering targets and / or to tight deadlines.
• Experience of providing high level of customer service.
• Computer literate and able to use a wide range of software packages, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Previous experience gained within the industry or similar industries i.e. Mechanical, O&G, Energy and Power Generation.
• Experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Skills

Essential

• Health, safety and environmentally conscious.
• Works well as a team player or alone.
• Flexible approach to working, ability to actively manage changing priorities.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Ability to communicate detailed information accurately.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Solution and targets focused.
• Excellent MS Office skills / ERP skills. Particularly Excel.
• High level English communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organised manner.
• Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change.

Desirable

• Multi-lingual a positive advantage. (Notably French and Spanish)

What’s on Offer: 

An opportunity to join an already established and successful international business with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Applications:

All applications must be submitted in English.