GCAP - Estimating Specialist (UK - Reading)

Job Description:Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.We are looking for a: Estimating Specialist who is available for an indicative period of two years in the UK, before returning to one of Leonardo Italia's sites.Site: Torino Corso FranciaResponsibilities:The role holder will be responsible for owning and generating cost estimates for the JV and working with the relevant functions to align on generating a Customer proposal.Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):Creation and compilation of complex cost/price estimates for bids and existing contracts in line with business and estimating processes;Ensure that all estimates are robust and are produced within planned timescales;Ensuring correct pricing assumptions are applied, all bought out costs are accounted for and validated and the risk level has been assessed and costed for accordingly;Populate and maintain the cost model for the estimate, ensuring the data stays current and in line with the scope of work;Liaise with other functions to manage any scope changes driven by internal or external factors, which may affect the estimate;Support internal business processes such as Lifecycle Management and Tender Vet Process;Provide support to future initiatives and Contract Management activities e.g. budgeting and future cost forecasting;Utilise modern toolsets for data generation and analysis.Requirements:Essential Qualifications:Experience in a commercial role – specific estimating;Mathematical & Analytic reasoning experience;Experience with the software/technologies and data analysis used in estimating, MS Excel;Experience with pricing models, bid proposals, and cost forecasting;Understanding of different contract types and pricing methodologies.Desirable:Financial analysis experience;Critical thinking and creativity skills;Use of: SEER parametric software, PRICE Trueplanning, Predict! Risk Analyser;Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.Seniority: ExpertAttitudes:Decision Making;Attitude for teamwork;Ability to work under pressure;Flexibility and ability to adapt;Orientation towards problem solving, activity planning and deadline management;Dynamism Autonomy and proactivity;Availability for travel.Language skillsEnglish: excellent written and spoken;Italian: excellent written and spoken.Computer skills:Excellent knowledge of Office tools;Other:Working with us you will be able to continuously face new challenges and high technological experiences constantly increasing competencies and knowledge.Seniority:ExpertPrimary Location:IT - Torino - C.so FranciaContract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:Hybrid
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