Location: Somerset Energy & Innovation Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
Status: Contract (renewable) - INSIDE IR35
Hybrid working option: 2-3 days office attendance and balance worked remotely/from home
Morson Talent are working with a major player in the Energy sector who have an urgent requirement for an Estimator to join their existing Project team on a CONTRACT basis. This is an opportunity to gain experience on a nationally significant infrastructure Project which will ultimately comprise part of the UK's energy mix into the future. This is a full time role offered on a hybrid basis. Competitive all-inclusive daily rates - inside IR35.
Job Purpose / Overview
- Working as key aspect of an Integrated Project Controls (Estimating and Change) team - the team aims to act as a centre of excellence for project controls implementation.
- The team acts as the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the Project.
- The Estimator will work as part of a matrix organisation supporting one of the following programmes/areas within the Project: Central, Site, Engineering, MEH, Nuclear Island (NI), Conventional Island and Balance of Plant, Instrumentation and Controls, and Commissioning.
- They will work with other members of the Estimating and Change team supporting the implementation of Estimating and Change specific processes and framework across the Project.
- They will follow all governance arrangements for Integrated Project Controls providing effective reporting of Estimating and Change information in a timely and accurate manner.
Principal Accountabilities
- Produce and maintain accurate Estimating and Change forecasts and Estimating data in alignment with the Cost Breakdown Structure or Work Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)
- Accurately maintain all Estimating data for their area of responsibility within the Estimating software system e.g. P6, ARM etc.
- Co-ordinate and produce Estimating reports to a defined reporting cycle, including commentary on key time-related drivers and performance issues
- Assist in the Trend & Change process, including analysis at Project level, generating performance indicators and providing feedback on areas of risk and opportunities.
- Delivers clear and concise insights to support robust decision-making utilising commercial and technical information to influence decisions.
- Analytical support for Senior Estimators and Lead Estimators through robust analysis and interpretation of technical, financial, and performance data to facilitate prioritisation and any necessary actions.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries
- Applying fundamental project and business project controls principles and interfaces with wider management processes.
- Help promote and embed a culture of good governance, risk awareness and compliance across the organisation. Support the education of project controls reporting functionality and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of project controls methodologies and techniques.
- High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of outputs and validity of quality data.
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effectively communicates complex issues and concepts (unique insights) in simple ways, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High standard of interpersonal skills
- Collaboration with colleagues within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of HND or equivalent qualification in project management, project controls, engineering, or another related field
- Proven experience of Estimating and Change include the tools and a variety of techniques used to delivery project insight and assess performance