Estimator at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

38000.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating Experience, Commercial Awareness, Good I.T. Skills, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Liaison

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Estimator Location: Broad oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £38,000 Dependent on skills & experience What you’ll be doing: Creation and compilation of typically moderate complexity cost estimates for bids and projects in line with business and estimating processes Compilation of accurate and timely material estimates via supply chain interaction and the use of historic information Develop and maintain relationships, liaise and interact with key project related stakeholders Populate and maintain the cost model for the estimate, ensuring the data stays current and in line with the scope of work Manage change to the estimate and cost model in line with internally or externally focused change to the scope of work Provide data and information, as required, for internal reviews, meeting and in support to cost investigation and negotiations Bid Support for Manufacturing and Training Services, co-ordinating across Operational Procurement to deliver fully costed material budgets Your skills and experiences: Essential: Estimating experience - working knowledge of estimating principles, techniques and practices and different types of cost estimates. Has commercial awareness Good I.T. Skills, in particular Microsoft Excel Ability to liase with multiple stakeholders Desirable: Knowledge of SAP Background within defence sector Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Operational Procurement team: The Operational Procurement team resides within the Products domain at BAE Systems, and is responsible for managing and delivering Supply Chain activities that support the Manufacturing South, Small Boats, Simulation & Training business areas as well as other specific Project requirements. The team ensures that all materials, components, and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with programme requirements and project timelines. Acting as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders, Operational Procurement drives on-time delivery, quality assurance, and value optimisation across the supply base, enabling successful programme execution within the business'. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 22nd October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JM1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Estimator will create and compile cost estimates for bids and projects, ensuring alignment with business processes. They will manage changes to estimates and provide data for internal reviews and negotiations.