Estimator

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization located in the UK is seeking an Estimator to join its team in Reading. The role involves developing cost estimates for projects, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and technical skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in project controls, preferably in regulated environments. The position offers a salary starting at £35,810 and includes opportunities for discussion on hybrid working arrangements. Applicants must be willing to obtain Developed Vetting Clearance.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Hybrid working opportunities

Range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of projects and working within project controls.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or regulated environments desired.
• Professional body membership (IRM, ACostE, APM) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates through the gated project process.
• Provide robust cost advice for decision-making.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Job description

This is an exciting time to join us as an Estimator as we begin a once in a generation programme of work in support of the United Kingdom's Continuous at Sea Deterrent.

We are located in the countryside (RG7 4PR) between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury.

Salary: Starts at £35,810 This is SIGNIFICANTLY Negotiable (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As an Estimator you will support the implementation of P3M Project Controls and enterprise-wide cost estimating.

Experience

• Experience of projects, programmes, and working within a project controls environment, including stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Experience working within construction, engineering, or regulated environments (MOD/Defence/Nuclear/Regulated) is desirable
• Good technical skills
• Building great relationships and engaging with people across the organisation
• Juggling priorities and delivering within demanding timescales
• Problem solving and reaching conclusions
• Professional body membership IRM, ACostE or APM is desirable

A typical day for an Estimator could look like this:

• Develop estimates through the gated project process to support investment decisions and inform budgets
• Develop multi-disciplinary cost estimates at all stages of project lifecycle which may include whole life/through life cost estimating associated with operations. Supported by clear and auditable basis of estimate documentation
• Understand, interpret, and manipulate a variety data to support the cost estimating process
• Providing robust cost advice and analysis to support key business decision making and reviews
• Develop and support key relationships with the Project Manager, Project Controls team, Engineering and other stakeholders as required

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you.

You can find out more HERE!

To apply:

Please log into AWE Careers to submit your CV and a covering letter. Make sure that you highlight all relevant skills and experience for this job. Give us a clear view of what you can bring to the role and also why you want to work with the team here at AWE.

If successful, you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.

DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)

If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid/flexible working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

All duties must be carried out from a UK location and there is significant requirement for regular onsite attendance here at RG7 4PR.

Important things you need to know:

• Interviews will be scheduled during working hours - normally 60 minutes on TEAms
• All duties must be carried out from a UK location and there is significant requirement for regular onsite attendance here at RG7 4PR.

For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at:

(Sorry agencies - all recruitment for this role is being managed by our internal resourcing team here at AWE)