Senior Cost Engineering Manager

Ref: AS6161002

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

£85,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement
• Cost Engineering
• Value Management

About the candidate

A seasoned procurement and cost engineering professional with a strong background in complex manufacturing environments, including aerospace, defence and industrial technology sectors. They bring hands-on experience in value management, should-cost modelling, supplier performance and cross-functional delivery, with a clear focus on improving cost, quality and operational outcomes.

They are well suited to a permanent senior role where stakeholder influence, commercial insight and continuous improvement are key. Available to start in 2 weeks, they offer a practical, results-led approach and a strong track record of delivering measurable savings across high-value, regulated environments.

What makes them great?

• Proven Cost Reduction – Delivered around 20% reduction in material costs across multiple product lines within a complex manufacturing setting.
• Strong Project Savings – Identified opportunities that helped reduce overall project costs by around 15% while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
• Improved Supplier Performance – Supported sourcing and vendor management activity that reduced lead times by around 30% and improved procurement transparency.

Areas of expertise

• Cost Engineering & Value Analysis – Experienced in should-cost modelling, value analysis and embedding cost optimisation early in product development.
• Strategic Procurement – Skilled in supplier relationship management, sourcing strategy, benchmarking and procurement governance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Confident working with engineering, operations and product development teams to align cost, quality and delivery goals.