Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Cost Estimator for a 12-month contract based in Barrow. The role will provide professional cost estimating and cost management services across submarine solutions, supporting business-winning activities, contract delivery and wider commercial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver cost estimating services as part of a sector, business or project team
- Support business-winning activities, including the preparation and submission of bids
- Contribute to bid approval, contract agreement and contract award activities
- Provide estimating support throughout contract execution and contract closure phases
- Identify and support the exploitation of commercial opportunities
- Apply estimating policies, practices and defined frameworks to assigned work
- Re-focus priorities in line with changing business and operational requirements
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues in more junior roles
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in cost estimating and cost management within a complex commercial or engineering environment
- Good knowledge of estimating policies, processes and best practice
- Understanding of business-winning, bid preparation and contract lifecycle activities
- Ability to work independently on core tasks while seeking appropriate supervision when required
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting and developing less experienced colleagues
Contract Details:
- 12-month contract
- Based in Barrow
- 37 hours per week
- Professional role within the defence and security sector
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Cost Estimator with strong cost management expertise to contribute to significant defence projects and support critical commercial activities. Apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity in Barrow.
