Details:
- Salary: £60 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Barrow-in-Furness
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Principal Cost Estimator
Location: TBC
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £60 per hour PAYE
About the Role
Morson are recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation, for an experienced Principal Cost Estimator to join their Commercial Estimating team on a 12-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to support major bids, projects and commercial activities within a highly regulated Aerospace and Defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead estimating support across bids, campaigns and projects, including final costing and pricing.
Create and compile complex costings and pricing for bids.
Develop accurate material and labour estimates using historic data and stakeholder input.
Review and challenge functional and supply chain cost estimates.
Develop and maintain cost models in line with business requirements.
Support pricing of bids and project changes, including risk, uncertainty and opportunities.
Produce and maintain a clear Basis of Estimate, including assumptions, dependencies and exclusions.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide estimating expertise at reviews and meetings.
About You
Extensive experience within a professional estimating or commercial environment.
Strong understanding of estimating principles, policies and processes.
Experience producing complex cost and pricing estimates.
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
Aerospace and Defence experience would be highly advantageous.
Strong IT and presentation skills.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity with BAE Systems within the Aerospace and Defence sector