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Job Title: Estimator

Salary: up to £36,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Portsmouth

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as an Estimator. The role will be based in Portsmouth but offers the opportunity for hybrid working (2- 3 days per week on site) and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

You will be a vital member of our Estimating team, reporting into the Estimating Manager. You will be involved in tech that is constantly evolving and be part of the next generation of projects. This is a varied and interesting role with the opportunity to work across many different lines of business including radar, underwater and small boats with the scope to progress and develop within the wider organisation.

Main Responsibilities:

* 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 estimates using experience, knowledge, historic data and via interaction with key stakeholders

* Review inputs and ensure these are in line with the scope of work

* Develop and maintain relationships, liaise and interact with key project related stakeholders

* Complete the generation and analysis of uncertainty and risk as required

* Produce and maintain a suitable, properly documented, Basis of Estimate for all estimates, including dependencies, assumptions, risk, exclusions and opportunities

* Manage change to the estimate and cost model in line with internally or externally driven change to the scope of work

* Provide frequent feedback to direct supervision, the bid team and/or other key stakeholders with support or under supervision as required

Benefits:

* Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

* Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service

* Shared Incentive Plan

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

* Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

* Usually qualified to A Level, ONC/HNC standard or similar as a minimum

* Has a basic working knowledge of estimating principles, techniques and practices and different types of cost estimates

* Has good communication skills

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

About Aeropeople:

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