Senior Estimator - Sizewell C - Ipswich Logistics Park based - 42 hours per week

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About The Role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low‑carbon electricity. The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke. We are more than just an alliance; we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

• 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.
• Developing estimates from 1st Principles associated with the work package of the Sizewell C Project.
• Be a senior 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.

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Essential: Proficient in the use of Excel and similar software.
• Excellent client facing/communication skills.
• Desirable: Experienced estimating background using Candy Estimating Software.
• Desirable: Experienced estimating background using RIB Cost X Quantification & Estimating Software.
• Desirable: Experience of working with the AACE principles of Estimating Class and associated maturity.
• Desirable: Mobile and flexible.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Infrastructure Main Contractor background ideally in the civil engineering market.
• Essential: 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.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies including 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

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful, happy workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion for more details.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction