Senior Defence Estimator — Cost Models & Assurance

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator to support UK defence programmes on a hybrid basis. You will produce accurate cost estimates and cost models, spanning early-stage to detailed estimates, and provide estimating assurance to support planning and decision-making.

The role requires defence sector experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to work across project controls, commercial and management teams on public sector projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within the Defence sector.
• Experience producing, compiling and assuring complex estimates and cost models.
• A background in estimating, quantity surveying or cost engineering.
• Experience working within integrated project controls teams.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, from early-stage estimates through to detailed cost models.
• Manage the estimating process and ensure timely delivery of estimating outputs.
• Undertake estimating assurance, benchmarking and commercial data analysis.
• Work collaboratively with project controls, commercial and project management teams.
• Provide estimating advice and promote best practice across client organisations.
• Support cost planning, project decision-making and departmental objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments, estimating techniques and best practice.

Skills

Defence estimating

Cost modelling

Cost engineering

Integrated project controls

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Public sector projects

Education

Relevant degree or chartered qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Rullion Ltd. is seeking an experienced Estimator to support UK defence programmes on a hybrid basis. You will produce accurate cost estimates and cost models, spanning early-stage to detailed estimates, and provide estimating assurance to support planning and decision-making.

The role requires defence sector experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to work across project controls, commercial and management teams on public sector projects.