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