Senior Cost Estimator

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role allows you to leverage your expertise in cost estimating and data analysis to influence key business decisions. You will be responsible for performing scenario simulations and developing customer relationships, all while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the submarines sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Cost Estimating or Business Modelling.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform scenario simulations to inform business decisions.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Support pricing of major contracts through data analysis.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Data Analysis

Business Modelling

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Programming (VBA, MATLAB, Python)

Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

Education

STEM Subject Qualification (Level 5 and above)

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cost Estimator

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £40,000+ depending on skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• 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.

Benefits:

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.

The Cost Estimating Modelling and Analysis team:

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.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Closing Date: 6th January 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.