Graduate Commercial Estimating - Warton, United Kingdom - BAE Systems

BAE Systems

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Warton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Description

Job Title Graduate Air Commercial Estimating

Location Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)

Start Date 27th January 2025

Salary £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Here at BAE Systems Air, we have a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft.

Today, we operate across the globe, in multiple markets to support our customers - wherever, whenever and whatever their challenges may be.

We support them across the whole life cycle of the air sector - from design, development and production, through to provision of aircraft, training, support and maintenance.

Why BAE Systems?

What you will be doing

Estimating is the discipline that produces and collates cost estimates for the purpose of determining bid prices and estimates to complete contract work.

The estimating activity includes business winning and contract execution phases.

To achieve these objectives the Commercial function promulgates Commercial policies and process, delivers the effective management of contracts and carries out appropriate training to ensure that the function's personnel have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their role effectively.

To achieve these objectives the Commercial function disseminates Commercial policies and process, delivers the effective management of contracts and carries out appropriate training to ensure that the function's personnel have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their role effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination of cost and pricing activities to ensure all aspects of the programme and associated risks are fully costed and considered.
Generation of cost and pricing models to meet the needs of Business requirements.
Validation or challenge of functional estimate returns through the compilation of independent views to drive affordable and profitable solutions.
Generation of "what if" scenario cost modelling to support programme and management decision making.
Supporting price negotiations, Customer audits and fact finds.
Deploying cost estimates used in the price buildup to work area budgets.
Establishment of payment profiles and associated terms to meet the cash flow requirements of the Project.
Support the cost status report and the preparation of the "estimate to complete".

Skills

Opportunities for Growth and Development:
We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences.

With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement:
In addition to professional development BAE Systems value community engagement.

Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development:
Recognizing the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs.

These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.

You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Inclusivity within our recruitment Process
We 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.

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Qualification requirements

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