Estimator Administrator Graduate

📍 Derby | Estimator Administrator Graduate

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

An excellent opportunity for a graduate eager to learn and grow, with a structured 12-month training and mentoring period to prepare for taking over the role following a planned retirement.

Salary💷 £27,000 per annum

           Monday – Thursday: 8.00am - 17.00pm

           Friday - 8.00am to 1.00pm 

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 wider group & External customers for RFQ requests in a timely manner.

• To oversee the preparation and compilation of estimates for new business in response to requests for proposals. 
• Downloading & control of customer data for RFQ’s 
• The evaluation and analysis of customer datasets, specifications and condition of supply documentation to identify the need for raw material, bought out and subcontract requirements.
• To liaise with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing teams to prepare robust competitive proposals for customers.
• To assist in the development of best practice estimating practices. 
• Collaborate with Commercial and Engineering upon receiving successful work packages and propose manufacturing strategy.
• Handover of successful new work packages to the Programmes team explaining bid assumptions and proposed manufacturing strategy.

Core skills/attributes needed:

• Achieved grade 5 minimum in GCSE English & Maths
• Have a proficient understanding of Microsoft EXCEL
• Ideally an Engineering qualification equivalent to HNC or above but not essential.
• A basic understanding of costs, budgets and financial information
• Strength in numerical and financial analysis and good attention to detail
• Knowledge / experience of the Aerospace or similar manufacturing Industry.
• Experience in an estimating / business development discipline will be advantageous.
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Confident learning new software and systems
• Self-starter, with creative and “can do” attitude.

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

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.