Senior Estimator - 30908

Environment Agency; Bodmin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in environmental management is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Contract Assurance & Framework Management Team. The role involves producing project cost estimates, collaborating with project teams, and providing support for efficient project solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in estimating for construction contracts and knowledge of NEC contracts, along with strong stakeholder management skills. Flexible working and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contracts (NEC3 and 4).
• Experience in civils, flood risk management, waterways, mechanical & electrical fields.

Responsibilities

• Producing estimates of project and whole-life costs from inception to contract award.
• Collaborating with internal project management and benchmarking teams.
• Participating in incident response duties as part of the role.

Skills

Estimating using first principles

Stakeholder professionalism

Project and time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Membership of CaSA, CIWEM, ICE, AACE, RICS, or similar

Job description

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Job Description

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.

Role Overview

Senior Estimators are an integral part of the Contract Assurance & Framework Management Team. Their role is key to ensuring that Integrated Delivery Teams are provided with appropriate cost intelligence, estimation, and assurance services. Responsibilities include:

1. Producing estimates of project and whole-life costs from inception to contract award, using bottom-up and top-down methodologies. Training on Environment Agency specific applications will be provided.
2. Informing project teams on Client Set Target prices for NEC4 PSC and ECC contracts and compensation events.
3. Interrogating and assuring value for money, working with delivery partners to assess and challenge sub-contractor costs and overall programme.
4. Collaborating with internal project management and benchmarking teams.
5. Understanding and communicating cost estimates effectively.
6. Providing support and buildability advice for efficient project solutions.
7. Compiling and uploading actual cost data into the database.
8. Maintaining estimate records and progress reports.
9. Being the local estimating expert within the Delivery Hubs, monitoring local project progress and workload, and reporting on estimates.
10. Attending meetings to provide progress updates, forecasts, and industry/process updates.
11. Participating in incident response duties as part of the role, supporting communities and environmental safety.

The Team

This role sits within the Commercial and Framework Management (CaFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial directorate. The CaFM team includes:

• Commercial Centre of Excellence
• Operational Framework Management
• Future Frameworks
• Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence
• Commercial Assurance & Improvements

Experience and Skills Required

• Estimating using first principles and model-driven data.
• Experience with estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.
• Experience in civils, flood risk management, waterways, mechanical & electrical fields.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contracts (NEC3 and 4) and the construction industry.
• Stakeholder professionalism, confidence in representing client/contractor interests.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, financial, and commercial skills.
• Project and time management skills.
• Experience working in a commercial environment is advantageous.
• Membership of CaSA, CIWEM, ICE, AACE, RICS, or similar, or willingness to obtain accreditation.

Additional Information

This role does not qualify for sponsorship. Benefits include pension, leave, flexible working, and training opportunities. The location is flexible with occasional office presence. For inquiries, contact [e-mail]. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 16/06/2025.