Job Description
Client: BAE Systems
Job Type: Contract
Job Title: Lead Estimator
Location: Broad Oak, Filton, Frimley or New Malden 2-3 days per week
Hourly Rate: £49.38 PAYE OR £66.63 Umbrella inside IR35
Duration: 6 months
About the Role
You will own all pricing activity undertaken to ensure that Naval Ships Combat Systems Portfolio of bids and contracts are competitive and deliver strong returns for the business, with the appropriate balance of risk and reward.
You will set out pricing strategy, provide leadership and direction on how BAE approach pricing as a business, ensure that all Estimators and Project Controllers responsible for pricing activity are SQEP and that the Governance and toolsets are fit for purpose and utilised effectively. In addition, this role will be tasked with transforming BAE's pricing approach within Combat Systems to support their future strategy of bidding and delivering strong returns to support investment in products and to increase the speed and confidence in competitive, responsive proposals to the Customer.
Key Responsibilities:
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
Job Type: Contract
Job Title: Lead Estimator
Location: Broad Oak, Filton, Frimley or New Malden 2-3 days per week
Hourly Rate: £49.38 PAYE OR £66.63 Umbrella inside IR35
Duration: 6 months
About the Role
You will own all pricing activity undertaken to ensure that Naval Ships Combat Systems Portfolio of bids and contracts are competitive and deliver strong returns for the business, with the appropriate balance of risk and reward.
You will set out pricing strategy, provide leadership and direction on how BAE approach pricing as a business, ensure that all Estimators and Project Controllers responsible for pricing activity are SQEP and that the Governance and toolsets are fit for purpose and utilised effectively. In addition, this role will be tasked with transforming BAE's pricing approach within Combat Systems to support their future strategy of bidding and delivering strong returns to support investment in products and to increase the speed and confidence in competitive, responsive proposals to the Customer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, shape and direct the pricing strategy for Combat Systems.
- Ensure that BAE 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.
- 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.
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.
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