Cost Engineer

Adecco • APPLICATION • Cheshire, Crewe, United Kingdom • 7h ago

Job Title: Cost Engineer
Location: Crewe, Cheshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (until July 2026)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

In partnership with Adecco, Bentley Motors is seeking a Cost Engineer to join its Purchasing team on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most prestigious automotive brands as it blends heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology on its journey toward an electrified and sustainable future.

About the Role

As a Cost Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and influencing the cost of components and systems across Bentley's product range. Working closely with Purchasing and Engineering teams, you'll provide expert insight into manufacturing processes and cost structures to support supplier negotiations and ensure value-driven decisions.

This role sits within the Metals & Connectivity team, focusing on metal components and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse technical drawings and assess manufacturing methods to estimate part costs.
Use cost modelling tools (eg Siemens TcPCM) to simulate supplier scenarios and benchmark pricing.
Collaborate with buyers to challenge supplier cost breakdowns and support commercial negotiations.
Identify cost risks and opportunities across product platforms.
Contribute to ongoing cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in cost engineering, manufacturing planning, or production engineering.
Strong understanding of metal processing and/or electrical component manufacturing.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply manufacturing knowledge to cost estimation.
Familiarity with costing tools such as Siemens TcPCM (or similar).
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Automotive or Tier 1 supplier experience is highly desirable.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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