Principal Estimator

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Estimator, where you will lead a talented team in the nuclear and defence sectors. This role offers a dynamic environment with flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. As part of a mission-driven organization, you will contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of the built environment. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, your expertise will play a crucial role in strategic bidding processes and project cost management. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within nuclear or civil engineering sectors.
• Professional memberships such as RICS or CIOB are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Calculate total project costs and provide detailed breakdowns.
• Develop tender strategies and compile estimates for formal bids.
• Manage and mentor a team of estimators.

Skills

Estimating/Cost Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

HNC, HND, Degree in Cost Management

Construction Law

Engineering

Job description

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• 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 at the forefront of 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 to work within our commercial estimating function serving the nuclear and defence sectors. As a Principal Estimator, you will lead a team and oversee estimating activities.

About The Role

• Position: Principal Estimator, Executive - Associate Director level
• Location: UK wide with visits to London weekly or biweekly (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Type: Permanent, full-time with flexible working and core hours

Our history and mission involve connecting people and ideas to improve the future of the built environment, with a focus on sustainability and energy projects. We are seeking a Principal Estimator to lead estimation efforts for projects in the nuclear and defence sectors, managing a team and contributing to strategic bidding processes.

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

• Calculate total project costs and provide detailed breakdowns
• Develop tender strategies with the bid team and compile estimates for formal bids
• Review, approve, and document estimates or present as needed
• Manage and develop a team of estimators of varying levels
• Provide expert guidance in estimating processes and mentor the estimating community
• Understand other project controls such as planning, earned value, progress management, and change control, pre and post contract

We offer a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, supporting each other's projects and engaging in wider business activities to foster your development.

About You

Who we're looking for:

• Relevant experience in Estimating/Cost Management, preferably in Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or related sectors
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Methodical approach, organizational skills, adaptability, problem-solving, negotiation, and numeracy skills
• HNC, HND, Degree in Cost Management, Construction Law, Engineering, or similar; alternative backgrounds considered
• Professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS are desirable and supported if not already attained

What we can offer you in return

• Career development opportunities and training
• Networking opportunities and industry engagement
• Generous holiday allowance with purchase options
• Competitive salary with reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Global travel scholarship programme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Volunteering opportunities
• Supportive, recognized employer environment

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary

At Gleeds, we influence global projects and solve complex problems shaping the future of the built environment. We value creativity, diversity, and quality relationships, aiming to leave a positive legacy. We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer and an investor in people.