Overview

Principal Estimator role at Babcock International Group

Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol. Hybrid working available. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Role ID: SF 67080. Compensation: Competitive + Benefits.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Estimator at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site.

The role

As a Principal Estimator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be working on supporting the delivery of vital military capability. With our track record of innovation, you’ll continually develop your knowledge and expertise. Day to day, you’ll be supporting the UK Submarine Portfolio in providing project estimating services. At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far.

Day-to-day, you will play a crucial role in managing the cost and financial aspects of programme delivery through to completion. This includes the development and implementation of effective cost estimating processes and techniques, to ensure that the forecasts for both bids and on-contract work are robust.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Establish, implement, and maintain best practice estimating systems across the Portfolio, including standardisation of approach within the Portfolio working with the Project Controls discipline.
• Coordinate and develop project work-in-progress (WIP) commitment and estimate at complete (EAC) forecasts.
• Coordinate and develop estimates for bid proposals and large value contract changes.
• Support the development of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for new projects.
• Liaising with Risk, Scheduling, Cost Control Discipline Leads to ensure robust and integrated estimates.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Ashton Vale, Bristol. Hybrid working available.

Essential Experience of the Principal Estimator

• You must have a strong background as an Estimator.
• You must have an understanding of Project Controls.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. This role is subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at UK GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading benefit to buy or sell annual leave (open Feb–Mar)
• Be Kind Day: one paid day for volunteering per year
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing-focused benefits

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture with flexible working options available.

Closing Date: 16/09/2025