Trainee Estimator (Train to Fit)

Babcock; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Trainee Estimator to join their award-winning Train To Fit programme. This full-time role offers comprehensive training in project management, equipping candidates with essential skills for a successful career in estimating within the Nuclear Fleet Programmes at HMNB Clyde.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Qualifications in project management covered

Contributory pension scheme

Medical and Dental cover

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Maternity and paternity leave

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and planning skills.
• Professional commitment to high quality.
• Passion for learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate costs for providing client products or work.
• Compile estimates based on materials, labor, and equipment.
• Participate in the tender process and project lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Eligibility for SC security clearance

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Estimator (Train to Fit)
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh
Compensation: Competitive salary + Bonus + Benefits
Role Type: Full time
Role ID: SF64785

The Experis Academy for Babcock International has an exciting and unique opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled to become highly skilled Estimators via their award-winning Train To Fit programme. Our Train to Fit programmes train and develop wider talent pools who work towards becoming permanent members of our industry leading customer communities.

We are looking for ‘future leaders’ who demonstrate the right aptitude and attitude, to be trained and developed to own and to deliver projects in complex and ever-changing environments, within our customer’s Nuclear Fleet Programmes at HMNB Clyde in Scotland.

Successful candidates must be commercially astute, and possess strong numerical, analytical, and planning and organisational skills. If you are looking to reskill or have a desire to develop your skills in project management, then this could be the opportunity for you. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will require outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills.

Kickstart your journey with a 7-week intensive training programme that combines in person instructor-led classes, scenario-based learning, and practical application workshops. You will receive best in class training within the project management framework, covering the full project lifecycle (scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resource planning). The curriculum also covers essential soft skills like negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution - equipping you for a 12-month placement as an Experis employee within Babcock. Here, you’ll put your skills to use in a real-world environment with ongoing support and mentorship.

Training will commence in August 2025.

Role of an Estimator:

The Estimating team is responsible for calculating how much it will cost to provide the client with products or work. The estimators will be involved during the tender process when submitting a bid and through the lifecycle of the project to estimate the cost of change. The estimator will compile estimates, in line with best practice, by assessing the materials, labour and equipment that will be required including the capture of costs for subcontracts, services and materials that are obtained from subcontractors and suppliers by the supply chain team. The Estimating team produce estimates based on various information sources including bills of quantities, schedules, drawings, specifications and other tender documents provided by the client.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• A forward thinker who pre-empts potential problems
• Ability to navigate technical conversations
• Professional commitment to high quality, and a passion for learning new skills
• Eligible and willing to undertake SC security clearance

Benefits

• A comprehensive training programme comprised of classroom based and in role training to develop skills in an area that is ever growing in demand
• Competitive salary based on a 36 hour working week, with bonus opportunities
• Gain, highly sort after qualifications in project management including APM Project Fundamentals Foundation, APM Project Management, APMG Project Planning & Controls Foundation (exam costs are covered as part of the programme)

Other benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental cover
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
• Sick pay

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must already possess or be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role, as a minimum

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.

Application Guidance
This role is only open to candidates that do not currently work for Babcock International.

Closing date: 18/06/2025