Chief Estimator

Chief Estimator

Broad Oak (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site)

66.63 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35

6 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Broad Oak. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site.

The position holder will be required to:

• Define, shape and direct the pricing strategy.
• Ensure that Systems Governance is applied across the business including leading audits and making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Provide leadership, advice and guidance for all aspects of pricing and costs within the Combat Systems business.
• Lead the upskilling of estimating, commercial and project controls with respect to End to End Pricing, competitive pricing techniques and interrogation and analysis of costs.
• Ensure all toolsets utilised in the estimating field are fit for purpose, and people are trained appropriately, identifying potential new toolsets to provide business advantage.
• Lead the pricing within the estimating team for bids that are strategically important or have a value of 20M upwards. Ensure that Project controls are actively engaged and deliver within governance all pricing below that threshold.
• Liaise with other functions to ensure integrity and competitiveness of the estimating process.
• Provide leadership and guidance with respect to supplier pricing, from defining pricing requirements through to being able to determine value for money and support/lead negotiations as required.

The position holder must have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to interpret and present complex commercial and pricing models in a clear unambiguous manner.
• Excellent Commercial and estimating acumen. Ability to lead negotiations.
• Knowledge of both design and delivery aspects of the business, preferably with a good understanding of software development and delivery
• Ability to define innovative pricing models and estimating techniques to support business growth

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.