Cost Estimator

BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

Cost Estimator

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BAE Systems, Barrow-in-Furness

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 19 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e760ceaeb48145a7a588c10afeddd12c

Full Job Description

  • Performing scenario simulations and analysis on a micro to macro level to inform key business decisions
  • Data analysis and interrogation to improve estimates and ensure value for money
  • Playing a key role in rationalising and articulating modelling outputs to stakeholders
  • Developing and maintaining internal and external Customer relationships
  • Ensuring that Estimating Processes are understood and implemented throughout the wider organisation
  • Development of modelling and toolset capabilities
  • Support pricing of major MoD, submarine platform and support contracts, As a Senior Cost Estimator - Modelling and Analysis, you will be part of the Estimating department within the Commercial function working closely with all areas of the business, across a broad spectrum of tasks, from facility business cases to design studies to whole boat pricing that will give you an excellent understanding of the submarines business and how it operates. Your primary involvement will be to support the business through modelling scenarios and data analysis to influence and inform key business decisions across a wide variety of programmes. Cost Estimating is unique in the breadth of experience and understanding it can offer individuals who choose to work in this exciting, critical business area. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

    Relevant business experience in Cost Estimating, Business Modelling/Analysis or Finance
  • STEM Subject qualification in Level 5 and above or relevant experience
  • Demonstrable skills in the use of Microsoft packages
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
  • Experience in data modelling and analysis
  • Ability to work in an innovative manner
  • Analytical mindset with excellent numeracy skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with experience in Stakeholder Management
  • Ability to identify areas of improvements
  • Desirable:
  • Data analysis/visualisation tools e.g. Power BI, Tableau
  • Discrete Event Simulation modelling
  • Programming languages e.g. VBA, MATLAB, Python

    Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

    Salary: £40,000+ depending on skills and experience, As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

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