Fleet Programmes Assistant Estimator

Job Title:              Assistant Estimator
Location:              Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation:    Up to £35,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type:           Full time / Permanent
Role ID:               SF60348

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Estimator at our Clyde, Faslane site.

The role
As an Assistant Estimator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will conduct material planning activity on engineering tasks to specification and within an agreed budget.  Ensure close liaison with all key stake holders to ensure full understanding on any constraints.  

Day-to-day, you’ll interpret the work content of the client’s maintenance standard and work package specification, using knowledge and experience, referring to the appropriate technical documentation. Further responsibilities will include, design change estimates, receive guidance for upgrades, providing detailed costings to commercial.

• Successful conduct of material planning activities. 
• Assist the Senior Estimator in maximising the utilisation and the efficiency of the section.
• Implementation of the Company Safety, Quality and Environmental policies in the Change Preparation area of the business ensuring that assessments of risks are carried out which lead to safe working attitudes and practices. 
• Experienced resources and equipment are available to conduct material planning activities in accordance with the Clyde Safety Management Arrangements. 
• Conduct material planning work in accordance with the Clyde Safety Management Arrangements. 

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Assistant Estimator

• Be able to interpret work specifications, understanding requirements, 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with individuals of all levels involved in design change. 
• Experience of estimating cost for design upgrades and submitting them to commercial teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications for the Assistant Estimator

• Degree qualified or above in Construction, Engineering or Manufacturing would be advantageous but experience within a similar role and environment is more important.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock  has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/12/2024

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