Full-Time DE&S / SDA Estimator
Job Description
Salary
£45,900 – £54,000 per annum (plus benefits
Summary
Join an integral part of the UK’s Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces’ equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles, submarines and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country’s armed forces deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now!
Job description
We currently have multiple exciting vacancies available across both DE&S and SDA for Estimators based out of MOD Abbey Wood.
DE&S are an integral part of UK Defence and the available position will see you specialising within the Air Domain working as part of the Combat Air Acquisitions Programme (CAAP) and see you play a pivotal role in providing the next generation of combat aircraft.
The SDA (Submarine Delivery Agency) is responsible for the procurement, in service support and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. The SDA’s work is of unparalleled strategic importance and delivers some of the most technically complex programmes in Defence.
Successful candidates will take lead roles within the estimating discipline to provide robust support across a variety of high value and complex projects and portfolios. Using a wide range of skills and technical knowledge, you will provide guidance and leadership both to your team and customers whilst also supporting the Project Controls wider function with recruitment, training and development activities.
This is a varied and challenging position, and will see you working as part of a multi-disciplinary Project Controls Function alongside Risk Management, Planning & Scheduling and more; you will work alongside suppliers and stakeholders providing key guidance and ensuring cost estimate outputs are interpreted correctly and communicated properly.
Due to security requirements, 2 of these posts will be reserved for sole UK Nationals only.
Responsibilities
These roles would suit Estimators with a proven track record of delivering high standard estimates associated with a range of major complex projects/programmes, a background in the defence sector is ideal, however we welcome applications from a broad spectrum of industries and sectors.
You will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:
• Review and approve estimates for high profile projects, including the Basis of Estimate (BoE)
• Deliver robust and high quality Project Controls outputs, analysis, quality assurance and provide advice to Project Managers and Delivery Teams
• Work alongside a wide rang of stakeholders within DE&S, the MOD and externally, discussing complex data in a way that is easy to interpret with clear recommendations
• Manage and prioritise forward work plans, assigning correct personnel to each task
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• Significant experience of cost estimating in a project/programme environment
• Broad understanding of one of the following – Risk Management / Cost Control / Planning & Scheduling
• Experience reviewing and approving estimates for projects, including the Basis of Estimate (BoE)
It would benefit your application should be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
• Knowledge of the Defence sector
• Knowledge and experience which meets the standards required to attain full membership of APM (or equivalent)
• Certified membership of ICEAA or ‘Incorporated’ accreditation with ACostE
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Controlling a project
• Stakeholder Management
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• Changing and improving
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
The Project Controls Function is responsible for providing the right information, at the right time, to support better-informed decisions. Driving accountability, responsibility and efficiency across DE&S, our Project Controls teams are involved in all phases of every project helping to predict and oversee the time and cost management of these projects. From Estimating, Risk Management and Cost Control, to Planning and Scheduling and Project Controls Management, our people are crucial to the successful delivery of our work.
How to Apply
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