Sda Cost Estimator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £42,600 - £45,800- per annum (pro rata), plus generous benefits and an average employer pension contribution of 27%. Existing civil servants should refer to the Further Information document for salary details.

Job grade:

Other
Professional II (L3)
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Submarine Delivery Agency
Project Delivery

Type of role:

Project Delivery

Other

Working pattern:

Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
2Contents

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Location

Manchester, Piccadilly Gate, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 2WDAbout the job

Job summary:

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, inservice support, and disposal of the UK's nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK's continuous atsea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.
As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, here you'll find a community to belong to whether that's alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of likeminded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description:

Are you a Cost Estimator with a desire to work on sophisticated, perennial and high-volume defence programmes? Do you want to make a difference in an organisation that protects and supports the UK Armed Forces, bringing real meaning and impact to everything you do in your role? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you

As part of the Cost Management Group (CMG), you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering valuable projects and services on budget, on time and aligned with organisational vision.

You will be provided with an excellent opportunity to develop your core skills and leadership whilst delivering successful outcomes and working on one-of-a-kind projects.

Throughout the start of your career within the CMG, you will learn and develop to become a vital member of the team, as well as leading a small team to provide robust support within a complex project and portfolio environment.

Want to hear what one of our current Estimators thinks about their experience within the team?

"I joined the Cost Management Group in June 2023. I must admit that taking on a new challenge in a new organisation made me doubt if I had made the right choice, but since my first day I have never looked back."

In the SDA, continuous professional development is actively encouraged.

You will have access to a defined development pathway including professional accreditation from ICEAA, ACostE and APM and ongoing support to prosper.

You will integrate with accomplished, multi-disciplinary teams and migrate across several projects in the portfolio, gaining full exposure to the organisation and operating at the core of what we do.

You will collaborate to solve challenges unique to our industry and, by linking with fellow minds and allies across the world, will provide a significant contribution to the success of our projects.

The SDA operate a hybrid working environment and the expectation is that you will attend the site around one to two days a week, according to business need/team.

Initially, you will be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and the position you will be working on in more detail.

When attending site, your primary place of work will be MOD Manchester, offering tangible exposure and visibility to the progress our projects and an excellent work/life balance.

Find out more about our MOD Manchester site by clicking here.

Please be advised that due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only.

Responsibilities

Independently deliver complex cost estimates and support delivery of estimating products utilising Generic Cost Models and a range of estimating tools, techniques and methodologies.
Analyse data from sources across SDA, international partners and defence suppliers to identify cost trends and support benchmarking and production of robust cost models.
Communicate complex risk and estimate modelling data to stakeholders.
Providing mentoring and coaching to ensure continuous improvement and sustainment of the teams' capabilities.

Person specification:

Relevant experience of either Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) or Business Subject.
Experience generating complex estimates for projects, including supporting documentation such as the 'Basis of Estimate'.
Knowledge and experience in the use of cost analysis tools and techniques, such as Excel to produce