Senior Estimator - 30908

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

Job summary

A leading environmental agency is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Contract Assurance & Framework Management Team. The role involves producing project estimates, collaborating with teams, and ensuring value for money in construction contracts. Ideal candidates will have experience in estimating for design services and a strong understanding of industry practices.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Producing estimates of project and whole-life costs.
• Collaborating with internal project management and benchmarking teams.
• Maintaining estimate records and tracking progress.

Skills

Estimating ability

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Financial analysis

Commercial analysis

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 project inception to construction 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 compensation events.
3. Interrogating and assuring value for money by 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 to find efficient project solutions.
7. Compiling actual cost data into the correct format and uploading it to the database.
8. Maintaining estimate records and tracking progress.
9. Being the local estimating expert, maintaining awareness of local project progress, reporting on estimates and work completed.
10. Attending meetings to report progress, forecasts, industry updates, and participating in conferences.
11. Undertaking training and incident response duties as part of the role, supporting communities and environmental safety.

Team Context

This role sits within the Commercial and Framework Management (CaFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial directorate. CaFM provides services including Commercial Risk Management, Should Cost and Benchmarking, Operational Framework Management, Future Framework Provision, and a Centre of Excellence.

The team is divided into five units: Commercial Centre of Excellence, Operational Framework Management, Future Frameworks, Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence, and Commercial Assurance & Improvements.

Experience and Skills Required

• Estimating ability using first principles and model-driven data.
• Experience estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.
• Experience in fields such as civils, flood risk management, waterways, mechanical & electrical.
• Knowledge of standard forms of 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 and time management skills.
• Experience in a commercial environment is advantageous.
• Membership of CaSA, CIWEM, ICE, AACE, RICS, or similar, or willingness to pursue accreditation.

Additional Information

This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For visa inquiries, consult UKVI or visit UK Visas and Immigration. Benefits include pension, leave, flexible working, training, and development opportunities. The location is flexible with occasional co-location in offices.

For further details, contact: [e-mail]. Interviews are expected to occur during w/c 16/06/2025.