Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
The purpose of this role is to support the Lead Estimator and Head of Estimating on the Sizewell C project to ensure a consistent estimating approach aligned with client requirements. You will work closely with the Lead Estimator or independently to produce estimating documentation that meets both internal and external assurance standards. This role involves developing estimates from first principles related to the Sizewell C work packages and mentoring junior team members. Key responsibilities include stakeholder management, presenting and negotiating prices transparently with senior leaders and external partners, and ensuring estimates comply with project policies and procedures.

Key activities include reviewing drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost sheets for materials, labour, and equipment; interrogating design options and value engineering solutions; recording assumptions, risks, and opportunities; liaising with project teams and supply chain to understand methodologies; developing labour, plant, material, and subcontract pricing using Candy Estimating Software; preparing bills of quantities with Cost X software; and tracking estimate changes as inputs mature.

Why work for us
Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful infrastructure projects that support national economies and strengthen communities. We offer a flexible working environment including staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow. Benefits include 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata), family friendly policies with enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay, pension schemes, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

Experience
- Infrastructure main contractor background, ideally within civil engineering
- Commercial or operational experience considered an advantage
- Proficient in Excel and similar software
- Client-facing and excellent communication skills
- Experience with Candy Estimating Software (desirable)
- Experience with RIB Cost X Quantification & Estimating Software (desirable)
- Familiarity with AACE estimating principles and maturity (desirable)
- Mobile and flexible

About you
As a senior member of the estimating team, you will be confident mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, able to manage stakeholders effectively, and present and justify pricing clearly and honestly. You are motivated to deliver high-quality estimates aligned with project and client standards and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications
- Relevant industry chartership such as ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB or equivalent (desirable)