Principal Cost Estimator

Principal Cost Estimator

Location: TBC

Contract: 12 Months

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: £60 per hour PAYE

About the Role

Morson are recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation, for an experienced Principal Cost Estimator to join their Commercial Estimating team on a 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimating professional to support major bids, projects and commercial activities within a highly regulated Aerospace and Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimating support across bids, campaigns and projects, including final costing and pricing.
• Create and compile complex costings and pricing for bids.
• Develop accurate material and labour estimates using historic data and stakeholder input.
• Review and challenge functional and supply chain cost estimates.
• Develop and maintain cost models in line with business requirements.
• Support pricing of bids and project changes, including risk, uncertainty and opportunities.
• Produce and maintain a clear Basis of Estimate, including assumptions, dependencies and exclusions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide estimating expertise at reviews and meetings.

About You

• Extensive experience within a professional estimating or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of estimating principles, policies and processes.
• Experience producing complex cost and pricing estimates.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Aerospace and Defence experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong IT and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.