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 Francia
Responsibilities:
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):
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Creation and compilation of complex cost/price estimates for bids and existing contracts in line with business and estimating processes;
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Ensure that all estimates are robust and are produced within planned timescales;
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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;
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Populate and maintain the cost model for the estimate, ensuring the data stays current and in line with the scope of work;
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Liaise with other functions to manage any scope changes driven by internal or external factors, which may affect the estimate;
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Support internal business processes such as Lifecycle Management and Tender Vet Process;
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Provide support to future initiatives and Contract Management activities e.g. budgeting and future cost forecasting;
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Utilise modern toolsets for data generation and analysis.
Requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
- Experience in a commercial role – specific estimating;
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Mathematical & Analytic reasoning experience;
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Experience with the software/technologies and data analysis used in estimating, MS Excel;
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Experience with pricing models, bid proposals, and cost forecasting;
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Understanding of different contract types and pricing methodologies.
Desirable:
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Financial analysis experience;
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Critical thinking and creativity skills;
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Use of: SEER parametric software, PRICE Trueplanning, Predict! Risk Analyser;
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Seniority: Expert
Attitudes:
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Decision Making;
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Attitude for teamwork;
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Ability to work under pressure;
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Flexibility and ability to adapt;
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Orientation towards problem solving, activity planning and deadline management;
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Dynamism Autonomy and proactivity;
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Availability for travel.
Language skills
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English: excellent written and spoken;
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Italian: excellent written and spoken.
Computer skills:
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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:
Expert
Primary Location:
IT - Torino - C.so Francia
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
