The purpose of this role is to define the inputs necessary for project estimating, coordinate the activities and consolidate estimates.
* Outline the estimating approach and appropriate estimating techniques.
* Provide the estimate timelines.
* Document decisions for strategy, techniques and associated rationale as part of key Estimate
Information in the Internal Executive Summary for an offer or in the project management plan or any other document for an on-going project.
Do you have a background in finance/accounting and an interest in Bid and Project Management? If so, then this could be the perfect the role for you?, We are seeking a proactive individual with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills. Someone who has strong stakeholder management and can successfully manage and influence cross functional teams.
* A financial/accounting background is essential for this role.
* An understanding of the Bid Management process and lifecycle would be advantageous.
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., We are looking for an Estimating Manager to join our Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) UK team in Glasgow. You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our bids and projects here at Thales. What the role has to offer:
* You will be working in one of the UK's fastest growing sectors, offering exciting opportunities, innovation and career growth.
* Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home), Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
* Performance-related bonus
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
* 24 hours volunteering paid for
* Private healthcare (grade dependent)
* Pension scheme
* Life cover
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts