Senior Bids & Estimating Engineer

To generate costs for the technical solutions presented - mechanical / electrical / software.

Work with the Applications team requirements to understand their scope of supply and develop the best costs for their requirements.

Working with the strategic procurement team to develop best costs for a given application from a broad supply base.

Cost based research / analysis in concert with all stakeholders.

Cost risk identification and mitigation.

Manage the bid process from receipt of RFQ through to submission.

Ensure the costs and proposal documents satisfy all internal Leidos processes and gateways.

Develop the proposal with key stakeholders.

Work as part of a bid team adapt as required to ensure workload is prioritised.

About You

Commercial minded

Highly Organised self-motivated

Particularly good understanding of MS Office packages

Ability to read CAD drawings.

Good technical literacy skills

Experience

Proven experience in Mechanical Electrical / Software Engineering

Previous experience in preparing proposals for RFQs

Ideally some knowledge of manufacturing automation methods and processes

Understanding of project costs - design, management, manufacture, installation and suppliers

Ability to converse with other internal departments such as engineering on a technical level to review and proceed to an agreed outcome

Ideally you will be qualified in an engineering subject, perhaps an apprenticeship or degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering but qualified through experience will also be considered

Full time