Senior Estimator - 30908

Environment Agency; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Contract Assurance & Framework Management Team in Stockton-on-Tees. The role involves producing cost estimates, ensuring value for money, and communicating effectively with project teams. Applicants should have strong estimating skills and relevant experience in civil engineering or a similar field.

Benefits

Generous pension provision

Flexible working patterns

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Estimating ability using first principles and top-down methodologies.
• Experience estimating for design services and construction contracts.
• Recognized professional accreditation is required or desired.

Responsibilities

• Produce project cost estimates from inception to contract award.
• Provide cost intelligence and assurance in project management.
• Attend various internal and external meetings for progress updates.

Skills

Estimating

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Software

Commercial Skills

Data Analysis

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.

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.

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:

Producing estimates of project and whole-life cost from project inception to construction contract award to develop and present costs using bottom-up and top-down methodologies. Training on Environment Agency specific applications and tools will be provided to successful candidates.

Informing project teams on the Client Set Target prices for NEC4 PSC and ECC contracts and compensation events.

Interrogating and assuring value for money. Working with our delivery partners to assess and challenge sub-contractor costs and overall programme.

Working with internal project management and commercial benchmarking teams.

Understanding and communicating the cost estimates produced.

Providing support and buildability advice to find efficient project solutions.

Compiling actual cost data into the correct format and uploading it to the database.

Maintaining estimate records and progress.

Aligned to the EA’s Delivery Hubs and a key contact for delivery teams, you’ll be the local estimating expert; maintaining an awareness of local project progress and upcoming workload, reporting on estimates and work completed.

Attend various meetings both internal and external to give progress reporting, forecasts, industry and process updates, as well as recurring Environment Agency conferences.

Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.

The team

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

CaFMprovide Commercial and Framework Management services; Commercial Risk Management, Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence, Operational Framework Management, Future Framework Provision, and a Centre of Excellence (CoE).

The CAFM team is divided into five separate teams:

Commercial Centre of Excellence

Operational Framework Management

Future Frameworks

Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence

Commercial Assurance & Improvements

Experience/skills Required

Estimating ability using first principles and top down using model driven data.

Experience of estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.

Experience estimating in a relevant field e.g., civils, flood risk management, waterways, mechanical & electrical.

Experience of standard forms of construction contracts (NEC3 and 4) and the infrastructure and construction industry.

Combination of professionalism in dealing with stakeholders and confidence in representing the client or contractor’s interests in Value for Money and Client set target costs.

Excellent use of Microsoft software, financial, and commercial skills.

Project management and personal time management.

Experience of working in a commercial environment would be advantageous.

ACostE/RICS accredited (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards appropriate accreditation.

Contact and additional information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, please contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances regarding options for obtaining right to work in the UK.

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development

Base location is flexible but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.

For further information please contact: [e-mail]

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 16/06/2025.

Competence 1

Communicates Effectively

Description

Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Question: Please describe a situation where you have had to provide and explain an estimate to someone who had little technical knowledge of the subject. What was the outcome, what other skills did you use other than technical?

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

Competence 2

Data and Information Management

Description

Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

Question: How the Environment Agency collects and analyses data is extremely important. What data would you expect to be available at the outline design stage of a scheme, and how would you use it to estimate the cost?

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

Competence 3

Builds and Sustains Relationships

Description

Description: Develops and maintains effective working relationships

Question: Senior Estimators within the Environment Agency are required to demonstrate a combination of general professionalism, as well as confidence and robustness in their estimates that support Client Set Cost contracts awards.

Please describe how you have managed relationships with internal and external parties in a complex commercial setting e.g. post tender submission discussions with clients, pre-start meetings. Demonstrate how you resolve conflict and reach collaborative agreements with other parties.

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

Role specific professional membership requirements

Professional membership of CaSA, CIWEM, ICE, AACE, RICS or similar

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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