Principal Estimator

Gleeds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Principal Estimator to join their team in Greater London. This position involves calculating project costs, leading a team, and collaborating on tenders in the nuclear and defence sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in estimating and cost management, with excellent communication skills. The firm promotes career development through training and offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and competitive salary. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Clear career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Highly competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the Nuclear/Civil engineering sectors is desirable.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Professional qualifications in relevant Chartered Institutes are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Calculate total project costs and provide breakdown.
• Develop tender strategies and compile formal bid estimates.
• Manage and develop a team of estimators.

Skills

Estimating / Cost Management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Finance and numeracy skills

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Cost Management or similar

Job description

About The Role

Principal Estimator

• Executive - Associate Director level
• UK wide with visits to London weekly or biweekly (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Since 1885, we've been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today's fast-changing world, we're continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future. Climate change and sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and defence. We want you to be part of that too. Gleeds Energy is looking to bring on an experienced Principal Estimator on board to work within our commercial estimating function serving the nuclear and defence sectors. As a principal estimator, you will be taking charge of leading a team and estimating activities. Your responsibilities in this role will look like the following :

• Calculate total project cost and provide breakdown of costs
• Development of tender strategies alongside the bid team and compile estimates for formal bid
• Ensure that all estimates are reviewed, approved and documented or presented
• Development and management of a team of estimators of varying levels
• Recognised as an expert in estimating services and provide knowledgeable input into estimating process, guidance and development / coaching of wider estimating community
• Have a broader understanding of other project controls elements such as planning, earned value, progress management, cost and change control pre and post contract.

No two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other's projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

About You

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Estimating / Cost Management, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are ideal. Methodical way of thinking and approach to organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g. : Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and / or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world's most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. One of the qualities we value in people is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA, and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas. Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender. We recognise the importance of work / life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual. We will also consider candidates on a part-time basis. Gleeds is a gold standard investor in people employer and a Great Place to Work certified employer.