Estimating and Pricing Specialist

Estimating and 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 and SC (Can start on BPSS)The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Estimating and 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.Key RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong capability across three core areas:Advanced Cost Modelling and Pricing Acumen: Proven experience building complex financial, risk, and pricing models from technical requirements, including experience with Qualifying Defence Contracts.Business Partnering and Influencing: Ability to work embedded within commercial/bid teams, challenging assumptions and presenting complex pricing strategies to leadership and MoD/customer stakeholders.Analytical and Excel Mastery: Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, scenario modelling, data analysis) alongside exposure to estimating tools (e.g., Experience and ClearanceExperience: Defence or Aerospace Industry knowledge of Estimating, Pricing, or Financial AnalysisEducation: ..... full job details .....