Cost Analysis/Estimator

DescriptionJob Title: BOM Cost Controller Location: Any UK site Our Vision & Why It MattersAt Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.What You'll DoAs a BOM Cost Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting New Product Development by ensuring material costs are accurately tracked, controlled, and aligned to target. Working closely with Procurement and Commercial teams, you'll provide critical cost insight that underpins tendering, cost of production, and business decision-making.You'll analyse Bills of Materials, monitor cost movements, and produce reporting that highlights risks, trends, and opportunities to improve cost performance across projects.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a data-driven and proactive individual with experience in manufacturing, procurement, or engineering environments. You'll be comfortable working with complex data sets, ERP systems, and Excel, with the ability to turn analysis into meaningful insight that supports business outcomes.Bonus if you have: Experience with ERP systems such as Syspro Knowledge of business intelligence tools (e.g. Qlik) A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline Experience within automotive, bus & coach, or complex manufacturing environmentsWhat We OfferBecause we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:Impact: Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.Our Values – What Guides UsThese are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other. Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. comJob SummaryID: B94B9BDDEEDepartment: Group ProcurementType: full time