SDA Cost Estimator
- Public sector
- Bristol
- 05/04/2024
- £42,600.00 - £45,800.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UKs nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UKs continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.
Here youll find a community to belong to whether thats alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together well achieve the extraordinary.
Discover more about our work:
We offer 25+ days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 27%, to help work work for you.
For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isnt obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.
Are you a Cost Estimator with a desire to work on sophisticated and high-volume defence programmes? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join the Submarine Delivery Agency.
As a Cost Estimator, you will form part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering valuable projects and services on budget, on time and aligned with the organisations visions. These roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop your core skills and leadership whilst delivering successful outcomes and working on one-of-a-kind projects. You will learn and develop to become a vital member of the team, providing robust support within a complex environment.
In the SDA, continuous professional development is actively encouraged. You will have access to a defined development pathway including professional accreditation and ongoing support to prosper. You will integrate with accomplished, multi-disciplinary teams and migrate across several projects in the portfolio, gaining full exposure to the organisation and operating at the core of what we do. You will collaborate to solve challenges unique to our industry and, by linking with fellow minds and allies across the world, will provide a significant contribution to the success of our projects.
At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and organisational requirements. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
What youll be doing
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
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Further Information
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview
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