Senior Cost Estimator

7 months ago

Basildon, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Description:

Key Responsibility Areas

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Liaise with Integrated Product Team (IPT) to fully understand the Request For Quotation (RFQ) Understand the manufacturing processes to be utilised in the bid Review and process supplier quotations to ensure they are compliant and will pass scrutiny under customer fact find or audit Review recorded labour actuals to develop supportable manufacturing and support labour estimates Generate learner calculations for manufacturing labour estimates Generate ‘Bottom Up' Prime Hardware Estimates to support bid activities at all stages of the product lifecycle, includes material, assembly and test elements. Incorporate functional phased labour estimates for support activities against an appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Develop Prime Hardware Estimates into Works Cost Estimates (WCEs) Convert Works Cost Estimates into Selling Prices Incorporate risk provisions from a risk register Ensure compliance to CEPA guidelines and processes at all times during bid/proposal preparation Ensure compliance to financial instructions when generating WCEs or selling prices Ensure bid conforms to MoD/DoD practices/regulations Support the bid team in generating Audit/Basis of Estimate packs to support proposals Support the bid team during customer fact finds/negotiations without supervision Present pertinent data to line manager or IPT Analyse supplier CPD packs and support Procurement in generation of supplier Cost Analysis Reports Support Procurement during supplier price negotiations without supervision Identify potential areas for cost reduction to enhance business winning opportunities and feed back to the IPT Provide assistance to the wider CEPA UK team when required Provide cover for line manager Coach and mentor team members within the function to assist with their development Support apprentices/graduates on rotational placements in the function Liaise with other functions to ensure accuracy of estimates and maintain process efficiency Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with cross functional colleagues, suppliers and customers Promote a culture of best practice and knowledge sharing within the function This is a flexible role requiring the Senior Cost Estimator & Price Analyst to work as part of a team while taking responsibility for key elements of the bid process.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

Qualification at HNC level or equivalent, considerable experience as a Cost Estimator or in a similar role and possess the following:

Keen to learn and develop skills Drive and commitment to achieve goals Numerically proficient Analytical and methodical approach Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to work in teams and independently Ability to prioritise, time manage and meet deadlines Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Flexible approach

Intrinsic Factors

A blended role mixing on-site working and Working From Home Working to tight deadlines on a regular basis Occasional UK travel with overnight stays may be required

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