Gold Group Ltd
Estimating and Pricing Specialist
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Estimating & Pricing Specialist (Defence / Aerospace)
Pay Rate: £90 - £100 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35)
Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC (Can start on BPSS)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Estimating & Pricing Specialist to provide expert business partnering and lead functional estimating across high-value, complex defence campaign proposals for a premier sector leader in Bristol.
You will drive the creation of robust cost and pricing models, advise key stakeholders on risk and financial strategies, and ensure competitive, compliant bidding frameworks.
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Key Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong capability across three core areas:
- Advanced Cost Modelling & Pricing Acumen: Proven experience building complex financial, risk, and pricing models from technical requirements, including experience with Qualifying Defence Contracts.
- Business Partnering & Influencing: Ability to work embedded within commercial/bid teams, challenging assumptions and presenting complex pricing strategies to leadership and MoD/customer stakeholders.
- Analytical & Excel Mastery: Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, scenario modelling, data analysis) alongside exposure to estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer, @Risk).
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Experience & Clearance
Experience: Defence or Aerospace Industry knowledge of Estimating, Pricing, or Financial Analysis
Education: Degree-level qualification in a mathematical, financial, or business discipline preferred.
Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC). Ability to start on BPSS while SC is processed.
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