Lead Estimator

Overview

Lead estimator delivering cost estimates, budgeting, risk and value engineering for major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• tender preparation
• risk assessment
• cost control
• data analysis
• reporting

Tasks

-Tender & Bid Preparation: Oversee competitive tenders and bids, evaluating contractor and supplier submissions to secure the best value. -Leadership: Mentor and support your team, driving high performance and professional growth. -Value Engineering: Lead exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend alternative methods or materials. -Risk Assessment: Identify significant cost risks and develop robust mitigation strategies, incorporating uncertainty into your estimates. -Cost Control & Monitoring: Track project costs throughout the lifecycle, identify variances, and implement corrective actions. -Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyse data on materials, labour, location, and duration, using historical and market trends to inform your estimates. -Continuous Improvement: Enhance processes and tools, applying best practices and lessons learned to future projects. -Compliance & Standards: Ensure all activities meet industry standards, regulations, and company policies. -Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align cost estimates with project goals. -Reporting & Documentation: Maintain transparent records and produce regular reports on cost performance for senior stakeholders. -Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for major construction projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• cost estimation
• prince2
• ccp
• rics
• leadership
• project management

What You Bring

-You'll thrive in a team environment with the ability and desire to lead the projects to success. -Working knowledge and practical experience in contract management, design management, assurance, procurement, programme and project management, quality and value management. -Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Quantity Surveying. -Extensive experience in cost estimation for large-scale construction or engineering projects. -AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or similar. -PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or similar. -RICS Certificate in Construction Project Management. -Proven ability to lead cost estimation efforts, manage budgets, and provide strategic guidance. -Experience in cost estimation and budgeting, data analysis, tender and bid preparation, cost control, risk assessment and reporting.

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Benefits

-Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday -Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave -Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance -Flexible working hours -Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) -Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more -Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury -26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days -Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions -Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning -Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7

About National Gas

-It stands as Britain's critical gas transmission operator. -It’s wholly owned by Macquarie’s consortium. -It serves half a million businesses, 35 power stations, and dozens of industrial sites via its National Transmission System. -It’s structured across four divisions: transmission, metering, services, and Premtech consultancy. -With over 60 compressor stations and 500+ above-ground installations, it ensures reliability and rapid response across the network. -It operates a public-facing app offering near real-time data on gas flows and demand. -From managing old pipelines to designing future low-carbon systems, it weaves history and innovation into Britain’s energy tapestry.

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