·        Determine quantity estimate targets during the design and development process.

·        Gather proposals, specifications and related documents and liaise with stakeholders in order to arrive at the cost of the items and recommend cost effective solutions.

·        Utilise cost methodologies and tools and appropriate software models and packages to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate data.

·        Establish cost estimates and review alternatives or put forward recommendations for improvement

·        Assess cost effectiveness and track actual costs relative to budget and report status on a regular basis to ensure costs are in line with forecasts

·        Monitor and review data and information to detect or assess problems

·        Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through rate analysis and cost review

·        Contribute to cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures and monitor trends

·        Prepare cost and expenditure statements, reports and other necessary documentation at regular intervals to share with others in the business

·        Support all activities in cost estimating and take a proactive approach towards improvements

·        Provide cost estimates during change process and advise of cost impact of changes. Track and monitor activity