Cost Estimator

6 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Submarine Delivery Agency Full time

Are you a Cost Estimator with a desire to work on sophisticated and high-volume defence programmes? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join the Submarine Delivery Agency.

As a Cost Estimator, you will form part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering valuable projects and services on budget, on time and aligned with the organisation’s visions. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop your core skills and leadership whilst delivering successful outcomes and working on one-of-a-kind projects. You will learn and develop to become a vital member of the team, providing robust support within a complex environment.

In the SDA, continuous professional development is actively encouraged. You will have access to a defined development pathway including professional accreditation and ongoing support to prosper. You will integrate with accomplished, multi-disciplinary teams and migrate across several projects in the portfolio, gaining full exposure to the organisation and operating at the core of what we do. You will collaborate to solve challenges unique to our industry and, by linking with fellow minds and allies across the world, will provide a significant contribution to the success of our projects.

At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Independently deliver complex cost estimates and support delivery of estimating products utilising Generic Cost Models and a range of estimating tools, techniques and methodologies.
- Analyse data from sources across SDA, international partners and defence suppliers to identify cost trends and support benchmarking and production of robust cost models.
- Communicate complex risk and estimate modelling data to stakeholders.
- Providing mentoring and coaching to ensure continuous improvement and sustainment of the teams’ capabilities.

**Person specification**
- Relevant experience of either Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) or Business Subject.
- Experience generating complex estimates for projects, including supporting documentation and artefacts such as the ‘Basis of Estimate’.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of cost analysis tools and techniques, such as Excel to produce estimates and cost models.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following will be assessed at interview:

- Controlling a project - Practitioner
- Estimating - Practitioner
- Making Effective Decisions CSBC 3
- Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3

**Benefits**

Alongside your salary of £42,600, Ministry of Defence contributes £11,502 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes

**Further Information**

**Selection process details**

1. Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.

2. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. _Please follow our _**guidance on CV writing**_ _for best chance of success._

3. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

**Closing date - Monday 15th April at 11:55am**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £42,600.00-£45,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol, BS34 8JH

Reference ID: 1814

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