Job Title: Commercial Costing Analyst
Location: York
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Welcome to the world of Stage One. The Commercial Costing Analyst role supports our Sales Team in costing and estimating some of the world’s most incredible events, sets, and construction schemes. That’s from Olympic Opening Ceremonies and BRIT awards to draining the sea for the UAE National Day. You will be helping us produce work that’s seen all over the world.
Stage One has been providing creative construction, manufacture and engineering for over 30 years. We deliver scenic and engineering solutions to a range of sectors including events, ceremonies, art installations, pavilions, theatre and TV & film. With over 14,000sqm of manufacturing space just outside of York, we are fully equipped to deliver unforgettable experiences for our clients across the globe.
Working in the office in Tockwith, on the outskirts of York, this role will be fast paced and involve interacting with all departments across the business. This is an entry level role, with training and development opportunities, leading to a career within this exciting industry in either Sales & Costing, Account Management or Project Management. We encourage our teams to engage with our ambitious plans, making this role an opportunity to make a real impact at Stage One.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing cost estimates by analysing exciting and varied project proposals and requirements.
They will also be responsible for initial contact with clients and maintaining the client relationship and also the key liaison point internally between Production /Project Management teams in order to provide accurate costings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering project briefs, specifications, drawings, schedules and related documents
- Identify labour, materials and schedule requirements as required on a project/project basis
- Using the in-house costing system generate full estimates, quotations and project schedules for Senior Staff to evaluate – in line with Company procedures
- Advise on project budgets with relevant members of the Project/Production Management Team
- Attend client meetings to discuss potential and ongoing project
- Liaise with clients regarding project requirements within their available budgets
- Prepare project quotations in line with company procedures
- Attend internal meetings as required
- Attend project briefings and debrief meetings with all relevant departments as necessary
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.
Person specification:
Personal Attributes
- Positive attitude to work (essential)
- A desire to succeed in a career with an exciting Company (essential)
- Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines (essential)
- Driven, enthusiastic and committed, can demonstrate the ability to go the extra mile and to exceed expectations (essential)
- Have a flexible approach to working hours, so that these can be arranged to meet the needs of the business, particularly during busy periods of the year (essential)
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as appropriate (essential)
- Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required (essential)
- Recognises the need for change and is adaptable (essential)
Qualifications
- A general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Maths and English), or an equivalent educational qualification, or relevant experience (essential)
- Graduate from an engineering discipline (desirable)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of construction methods
Skills, experience, abilities and competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (essential)
- Experience within a costing or estimating role (desirable)
- Microsoft Excel (essential)
Additional information: 7.30am-4.00pm, overtime may be required
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience of Commercial Analyst, Pricing Analyst, Commercial Insight Analyst, Commercial Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Analyst, Finance Controller, Commercial Financial Accountant, Commercial Finance Controller, Finance Coordinator, Group Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Senior Commercial Accountant, Graduate Pricing Analyst, Cost Engineer, Pricing Estimator, Graduate Costing Analyst, Graduate Analyst, Graduate Estimator, Commercial Estimator, Pricing Manager, Estimator & Cost Planner, Sales Analyst, Sales Operations Analyst, Manufacturing Costs Estimator, Engineering Project Estimator, Estimator and Cost Estimating Analyst may also be considered for this role.
