Cost Estimating and Forecasting Analyst

MBDA Miissle System; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the UK Cost Engineering Database efforts. This role involves collaborating with Cost Estimating managers to analyse and categorise costs associated with Weapon Systems and Munitions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Production and Engineering, particularly with Weapon Systems or Missiles, and will be adept at using tools like SAP and Microsoft Excel to manage complex data. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the defence sector while working in a dynamic hybrid environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Qualifications

• Experience in Production and Engineering with Weapon Systems or Missiles.
• Strong understanding of Cost Estimating credibility improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Cost Engineering Database population with NRC and RC data.
• Support Cost Estimating managers in analysing business costs.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Production and Engineering

Tools

SAP

P6

DRM

MATRIX

Job description

The role is also to lead the population of the UK Cost Engineering Database with normalised and cleaned NRC and RC data from the reviews that they have supported in the areas associated with Weapon Systems and Munitions.

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

The role is also to lead the population of the UK Cost Engineering Database with normalised and cleaned NRC and RC data from the reviews that they have supported in the areas associated with Weapon Systems and Munitions. The successful candidate will need to understand and be able to categorise different system elements in a consistent, transparent way to allow valid comparisons and support to estimating. It is clear that the role owner cannot be expert on all the topics from day 1, but is expected to be able to build up an international network of subject-matter experts to rely on and support them as the role requires.

Responsible for providing support to the Cost Engineering function, in the analysis of the business costs, categorisation, and recording within the Cost Engineering database. The role will work alongside the Cost Estimating managers, working on the Estimation and Analysis of all NRC costs related to the Concept/Assessment/Development/Support of Weapon Systems, UK Air Platform Integration and munitions. More specifically, they have to:

• Support the establishment of the Cost Target brochure
• Contribute in the definition of the offer cost base
• Support the implementation of Design for competitiveness approach in the bid preparation, and continue to support through all of the project life cycle.
• Support the creation, calibration and use of cost model

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in the Production and Engineering Areas dealing with Weapon System platforms (Maritime or Air) or Missiles.
• Beneficial to have experience in the use of the companies engineering and management tools (SAP, P6, DRM, MATRIX…).
• Proven understanding and experience of improving the Cost Estimating credibility of the business.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel to manage varying volumes of cost data is required.

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