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Navy Command - Cost Estimator

Job details
Posting date: 17 December 2024
Salary: £36,530 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 January 2025
Location: G2 8EX
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ministry of Defence
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 378705

Summary

Estimating

Providing cost analysis where programmes need support to understand affordability across their portfolio and within the programme, where they will demonstrate skill in identifying, analysing, assessing and provide innovative solutions to cost recording, data, and reporting problems.
Conduct detailed analysis and benchmarking against similar completed projects.
Prepare Basis of Estimate and compile all estimate documentation required for internal governance and client presentation/submission.
Establish the key parameters associated with the overall quality and accuracy of the estimate such as: equipment and material pricing guidelines, material take-off and other allowances, escalation philosophy, and site location (labour productivity) factors.
Developing and maintain relationships with customers and wider key stakeholders (Ministry of Defence; Front Line Commands; external contractors, etc) to ensure product delivery.

Development of the Cost Estimating function

Supporting to Cost Estimators across the programmes through the provision of advice and guidance, using Estimating expertise, experience, and Ministry of Defence Best Practice.
Participate in Cost Estimating and Estimating Functional events to aid the advancement of the function within Navy Command.

Stakeholder management and Guidance

Provide guidance, direction, and specialised assistance for resolution of difficult or complex estimating problems.
Prepare non-routine cost analysis and modelling guidance to colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.