Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

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.

Estimating Lead (6–12-month fixed term contract)

Belfast                           

Are you interested in a career in Bid and Project Management? Perhaps you are already working within Bids and Projects, and you are looking to expand your knowledge and expertise? If so, we may just have the role for you!

What the role has to offer                                                                                                   

Excellent career development opportunity

Opportunity to work in a fast paced, exciting and dynamic environment

Our Opportunity                 

We are pleased to announce an exciting, fixed-term contract opportunity within the Propulsion Competency Centre of the Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) business unit within Thales.

IAS are responsible for producing propulsion elements for Thales Alenia Space (TAS).

As the Estimating Lead, you will have the opportunity to develop cost proposals, lead a team of estimators, and collaborate with Bid Managers to explore how IAS can effectively support TAS.

Key tasks/Responsibilities:          

Liaise with TAS & manage the bids pipeline, ensuring resource availability to support
estimating activity

Oversee the development of detailed cost estimates based on TAS requirements

Lead estimating team from the PCC ensuring tasks are effectively delegated and deadlines
are achieved

Supports the Bid Manager at key Bid Milestones

Track & manage bid expenditure

Utilise estimation tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of estimates.

                                         

About You                                                                                                               

We are looking for someone who has a strong ability to work with Data and a keen eye for detail. Someone with exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills. Good organisation skills and the ability to work under pressure is also required for this role.

Flexibility

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.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.  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.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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