Lead Estimator - M&T

Bouygues Travaux Publics; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estimating Lead for the Civil Works Alliance to support Sizewell C. Lead a multi-skilled estimating team and drive strategic cost planning and pricing across Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics.

You will mentor junior staff, develop cost strategies, review detailed costing and manage stakeholder relationships, applying rigorous estimating principles. This on-site role offers a challenging opportunity on a landmark project.

Qualifications

• Infrastructure or Main Contractor experience, ideally within civil engineering.
• Commercial or operational background considered.
• Proficiency in Excel and similar software applications.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-skill level estimating team, mentoring juniors and promoting a high-performing culture.
• Develop cost planning and pricing strategies for Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics in line with SZC policies and framework.
• Prepare and review detailed costing documentation, including analysis of drawings, specifications, materials, labour and equipment.
• Oversee estimating software utilisation across the team, using Candy Estimating Software and CostX Quantification Software.
• Interrogate design options and identify value solutions, assessing project attractiveness and viability.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across planning, procurement and supply chain partners.
• Present, negotiate and justify pricing decisions to senior leaders and external partners.
• Record assumptions, risks and opportunities, developing robust risk evaluations from a pricing perspective.
• Track and manage changes to estimates and budgets as inputs mature.

Skills

Excel

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Pricing development

Education

Chartered status

Tools

Candy Estimating Software

CostX Quantification Software

Job description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

ESTIMATING LEAD - CIVIL WORKS ALLIANCE

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance) we will support the building for Sizewell C

Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.

What You Will Do

We are seeking an experienced Estimating Lead to lead a multi-skilled estimating team and drive strategic cost planning and pricing across the Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics sections of this landmark project.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and develop a multi-skill level estimating team (Senior Estimator, Estimator, Assistant Estimator), mentoring junior members and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
• Develop cost planning and pricing strategies for Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics in accordance with SZC policies, procedures, and the client's estimating framework
• Prepare and review detailed costing documentation, including analysis of drawings, specifications, materials, labour, and equipment requirements
• Oversee estimating software utilisation across the team, managing estimates within Candy Estimating Software and Cost X Quantification Software
• Interrogate design options and identify value solutions, applying sound estimating principles to assess project attractiveness and viability
• Manage stakeholder relationships across planning, procurement, and supply chain partners to develop methodologies and understand project requirements
• Present, negotiate, and justify pricing decisions to senior leaders and external partners, demonstrating transparency and commercial acumen
• Record assumptions, risks, and opportunities, developing robust risk evaluations from a pricing and budgetary perspective
• Track and manage changes to estimates and budgets as project inputs mature and evolve

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

Experience & Background

• Infrastructure or Main Contractor experience, ideally within civil engineering
• Commercial or operational background considered
• Proficiency in Excel and similar software applications
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Technical Competencies

• Proven ability to undertake estimates in accordance with project policies and procedures
• Capability to produce various estimating documentation that can be assured both internally and externally
• Strong capability in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in labour, plant, material, and subcontract pricing development

Desirable Requirements

• Experienced background using Candy Estimating Software
• Experienced background using RIB Cost X Quantification & Estimating Software
• Knowledge of AACE principles of Estimating Class and associated maturity frameworks
• Chartered by a relevant industry-recognised body (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB)
• Mobile and flexible approach to working

Behavioural Competencies

As part of the CWA, we're built on five core values. We're looking for someone who embodies:

Humility – You recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences, remain open to others' points of view, and are willing to debate and compromise constructively.

Positivity – You positively challenge poor quality and performance, identify solutions collaboratively, and encourage others to bring forward new ideas.

Respect – You value the rules and environment we operate in, give and receive feedback with respect, and embrace new people and ideas.

Solidarity – You operate as 'One Team', working closely together, empowering colleagues, and sharing responsibility for delivering project outcomes.

Clarity – You communicate clearly and consistently, promote collaboration, make decisions quickly, and drive simplification at all levels.

What We Will Offer You

The CWA is a single delivery organization made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O'Rourke - which offers industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

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