Senior Estimator - Sizewell C - Leiston based with hybrid working

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Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Estimator to produce accurate project estimates and support project development. The role involves mentoring junior members and managing stakeholder communications to ensure clear pricing strategies. Candidates should have a background in civil engineering and experience using specific estimating software. This position offers flexibility with remote work options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure with a main contractor.
• Commercial or operational background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake estimates per SZC policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate costing sheets for materials and labor.
• Identify risks and opportunities for pricing.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Excellent client facing/communication skills

Education

Civil engineering background

Chartered by industry recognized body

Tools

Candy Estimating Software

RIB Cost X Software

Job description

About the role

The purpose of the role is:
• Feeding into the Lead Estimator and the Head of Estimating on the project to ensure consistency in
estimating approach set out by the client.
• Work closely with a Lead Estimator or on own to produce various estimating documentation that can be
assured both internally and externally.
• Be a member of the team developing the price, mentoring and supporting more junior members of the
estimating team.
• Stakeholder management to produce the Estimate e.g., planning, procurement etc.
• Presenting, negotiating and justifying prices produced in an open and honest manner to both senior
leaders within the business and/or external customers/partners.
Contextual Information
SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG. The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited. Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.

The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget. SZC’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk. The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).

Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC. It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning.

The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical
replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.

What you'll be doing

Undertake estimates in accordance with the SZC policies and procedures.
• Review SZC’s drawings and specifications to prepare accurate costing sheets for materials, labour and
equipment
• Oversee and/or interrogate design options and ‘value’ solutions, and if appropriate, identify the
attractiveness of a project based on sound estimating principles.
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team.
• Record assumptions and identify risks and opportunities including supporting developing the risk
evaluation from a pricing/budgetary point of view.
• Liaise with members of the project team & supply chain to develop and understand methodologies and
principles proposed.
• Develop from first principles labour, plant material, subcontract pricing within the Alliance’s Estimating
Software Candy.
• Develop or check bills of quantities used to present alliance pricing using the Alliance’s quantification
Software Cost X.
• Record and track change to the estimate / budget as the estimate inputs mature

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills
Essential
• Proficient in the use of excel and similar software.
• Excellent client facing/communications skills
Desirable
• Experienced estimating background using Candy Estimating Software.
• Experienced estimating background using RIB Cost X Quantification & Estimating Software.
• Experience of working with the AACE principles of Estimating Class and associated maturity
• Mobile and flexible
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Infrastructure Main Contractor background ideally in the Civil engineering market.
• Commercial or operational background considered.
Desirable
• Chartered by relevant industry recognised chartership e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB Etc

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]