Senior Estimator - 30908

Environment Agency; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Contract Assurance & Framework Management Team. This role is crucial for providing cost intelligence and assurance services, ensuring project teams are well-informed on pricing and cost management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating for construction contracts, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to analyze financial data effectively. Benefits include flexible working, pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 construction contracts.
• Experience in civils, flood risk management, and mechanical & electrical fields.

Responsibilities

• Producing estimates of project and whole-life costs.
• Managing compensation events and informing project teams.
• Assuring value for money and collaborating with project management.

Skills

Estimating ability

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office skills

Financial analysis

Project management skills

Education

ACostE/RICS accreditation

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 and tools will be provided.
2. Informing project teams on Client Set Target prices for NEC4 PSC and ECC contracts and managing compensation events.
3. Interrogating and assuring value for money, working with delivery partners to assess and challenge sub-contractor costs and overall program.
4. Collaborating with internal project management and benchmarking teams.
5. Understanding and communicating cost estimates effectively.
6. Providing support and buildability advice to optimize project solutions.
7. Compiling and uploading actual cost data into the database.
8. Maintaining estimate records and progress updates.
9. Being the local estimating expert within the Delivery Hubs, monitoring local project progress, and reporting on estimates.
10. Participating in internal and external meetings for progress reporting, forecasts, and updates.
11. Undertaking training and incident response duties as part of Environment Agency requirements.

Team Context

This role is within the Commercial and Framework Management (CaFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial directorate, divided into five teams: Commercial Centre of Excellence, Operational Framework Management, Future Frameworks, Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence, and Commercial Assurance & Improvements.

Required Skills and Experience

• Estimating ability using first principles and model-driven data.
• Experience in estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.
• Experience in estimating within civils, flood risk management, waterways, mechanical & electrical fields.
• Knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts (NEC3 and 4) and industry practices.
• Professionalism in stakeholder engagement and confidence in representing client or contractor interests.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, financial, and commercial analysis.
• Project management and personal time management skills.
• Experience in a commercial environment is advantageous.
• ACostE/RICS accreditation or willingness to pursue it.

Additional Information

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