About The Role Estimating Lead Full time, Permanent Inchinnan with hybrid working Launch Your Career with JFD Global – A World Leader in Underwater Capability Are you a recent graduate with exceptional Excel skills and a passion for working with systems? Ready to take your first step into a dynamic, high-impact role where you’ll be supported and trained to grow? Join JFD Global, the world’s leading provider of innovative diving, submarine, and hyperbaric rescue solutions for the commercial and defense sectors. About The Role As an Estimating Lead within our Bids Team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the financial models that underpin our bids and proposals. You don’t need years of experience - just a sharp eye for detail, a love for Excel, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide the training and support to help you develop into a confident commercial modeler and cost estimator. What You’ll Do Own and enhance our bid financial model to support accurate and competitive pricing. Use Excel to build scenario analyses, risk-adjusted pricing, and bespoke calculations. Collaborate with teams across supply chain, engineering, and production to gather cost inputs. Analyse historical data and market trends to inform pricing strategies. Work closely with bid leads and sales teams to develop compelling commercial proposals. Support internal governance processes and maintain clear documentation of assumptions and methodologies. What We’re Looking For Strong Excel skills are essential - pivot tables, formulas, and modelling are your comfort zone. A keen interest in systems, data, and commercial thinking. High attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn - we’ll train you on the rest! Why Join Us? Be part of a global leader in cutting-edge underwater technology. Gain hands-on experience in a commercial role with real impact. Work in a supportive team that values your growth and development. Hybrid working and a flexible, inclusive culture. If you're ready to kick-start your career in a role that blends technical skills with commercial insight, click ‘Apply’ now and take the plunge with JFD Global. You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here About You About Us Not Specified Apply Share Share Vacancy on Facebook Share Vacancy on X Share Vacancy on LinkedIn Share Vacancy on WhatsApp Send Vacancy to a friend