Cost Architect – Super Puma Offers

About the role

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Cost Architect to support the Super Puma offers. Based at the Marignane site, you will work within the Finance Department to provide reliable cost inputs for complex customer proposals and help shape cost references for the helicopter platform.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for program and business costing quotations.
• Lead the costing activity, delivering accurate and neutral cost information for strategic and operational decisions.
• Conduct Costing Review of Offer processes and create cost estimates for complex offers.
• Prepare and consolidate cost bases for sales items, supporting commercial policy campaigns.
• Compile, deliver, and explain costing dossiers to stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge management on cost evolution and support internal customers in cost target settings.
• Promote harmonisation and rationalisation of costing methods, tools, and processes.

Required profile

• Demonstrable technical expertise relevant to cost engineering.
• Extensive experience in business, design office, procurement, industry, or support functions.
• Strong interest in the financial aspects of projects.
• Autonomous, team‑oriented, with good communication skills.
• Advanced English and mandatory French proficiency.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly projects.
• Collaboration with diverse functions across a leading aerospace manufacturer.
• Professional development within a global company that values inclusion and diversity.