Job Description:

📍 Derby | Group Speedshop Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Group Speedshop Estimator to join our manufacturing team at our Derby site. 

           Monday – Thursday: 8.00am - 17.00pm

           Friday - 8.00am to 1.00pm

Salary💷 £55,000 per annum

Benefits

*  Competitive salary

*  Company pension scheme

*  25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down

*  BUPA Health care

*  Free onsite parking

*  Death in Service benefit

*  Long Service awards

Purpose of role and accountabilities:

To provide an estimating service to the Business Development team for “Speed Shop/ AOG” bids in a timely manner.

• To oversee the preparation and compilation of estimates for new business in response to requests for proposals.
• The evaluation and analysis of customer datasets, specifications and condition of supply documentation in order to identify the need for raw material, bought out and subcontract requirements.
• To liaise with site Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing teams in order to prepare robust competitive proposals for customers.
• To assist in the development of best practice estimating practices.
• Liaison with machine tool manufacturers for opportunities requiring investment in new machinery as part of scoping non-recurring elements of bids.
• Liaison with cutting tool manufacturers to ensure best practice methods and tooling are being utilised at all times.
• To present bids to customers / potential customers, explain costing principles and sell the organisation’s capability and competitiveness.
• Handover of successful new work packages to the Programmes team explaining bid assumptions and proposed manufacturing strategy.
• To review sales and estimating activities on a regular basis with the Business Development team.

Core skills/attributes needed:

• Ideally an Engineering qualification equivalent to HNC or above
• High level of commercial acumen, with in depth knowledge of bid compilation, estimating procedures and standard cost modelling. Demonstrated strength in numerical and financial analysis. 
• Extensive knowledge of the aerostructures and manufacturing industries.   In depth knowledge of various elements including raw materials, associated manufacturing processes for metallic details and assemblies, resources and productivity.
• Understanding of programme management and planning principles  
• Experience in an estimating / business development discipline.
• Attention to detail and accurate in costing
• Self starter, with creative and “can do” attitude.
• Willingness to travel within the Company’s sites and / or to visit the customer at short notice.

The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;

Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards to provide a safe working environment for all

Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance

Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders

Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets

People: support organizational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community

*** Energy related responsibilities

As part of your role you will be asked to support the Energy team and consider energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role leading to continuous improvement.

NOTE: Due to the nature of this role and the security requirements linked to projects with the UK Ministry of Defence, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.