Overview

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

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 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 bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you’ll be doing

• Feed 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.
• Develop estimates from first principles associated with the work package of the Sizewell C Project.
• Feed into the estimating lead on the project to ensure consistency in estimating approach set out by the client.
• 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).
• Present, negotiate and justify prices produced in an open and honest manner to senior leaders within the business and/or external customers/partners.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in the use of Excel and similar software.
• Excellent client facing/communications skills.

• 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

• Infrastructure Main Contractor background ideally in the civil engineering market.
• Commercial or operational background considered.

• 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. 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, with flexible start/finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies including up to 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and up to 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business delivers some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure projects, including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation. We use the latest technology to drive productivity and deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design to 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 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing a diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating accessible opportunities for applicants with disabilities. For more info, visit: www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback, please contact candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com