Group Leader Estimating

at  BAE Systems

Job Title: Commercial Estimating Group Leader
Location: Warton – on site
Salary: £54,793+ dependent on skills and experience

• Understanding business requirements and developing appropriate Cost Analysis and Costing / Pricing Strategies and Plans to meet these requirements this will include:
• Analysing historical cost, programme and technical data at BAES and within its Supply Chain
• Coordinating the generation of new cost estimates and costing/pricing models to inform he business
• Identifying and developing cost reduction opportunities within the Supply Chain to assist with cost challenges
• “What if” and “should cost” scenario modelling using a range of techniques and toolsets including raw engineering data
• Coordinating of cost and pricing activities across the business to ensure all aspects of the programme and associated risks are fully costed and considered
• Leading/supporting supplier price negotiations and customer audits
  Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Currently operating within or has relevant operational/business experience in cost analysis, planning, forecasting or business modelling/analysis
• An appreciation of the activities carried out within BAES and our supply chain to help make informed decisions when estimating or analysing costings
• Advanced MS Excel skills to be utilised in modelling and analysis with an analytical mind set and investigative approach with excellent numeracy skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate and influence management information effectively in a clear and succinct manner

Desirable:

• Have experience in the use of data analysis / visualisation tools e.g., POWER BI, TABLEAU
• Ideally educated to a degree standard e.g. Maths, Statistics, Business, Engineering