Senior Estimator

Overview

Lead cost estimating for critical civil works of the Sizewell C nuclear project

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• pricing negotiation
• stakeholder coordination
• risk analysis
• estimate documentation
• team mentoring

Tasks

Review drawings and specifications to prepare accurate costings for materials, labour, and equipment Work closely with the Lead Estimator and Head of Estimating to maintain consistent, robust estimating standards set by the client Develop estimates from first principles for critical work packages on the Sizewell C project Present, negotiate, and justify pricing openly and transparently to senior leaders and partners Mentor and support junior team members, sharing your expertise and driving their development • Engage with stakeholders across planning, procurement, and delivery, ensuring alignment in estimate production Produce comprehensive estimating documentation, assured for both internal and external stakeholders Collaborate with the project team and supply chain to refine methodologies and principles Evaluate design options and value solutions, identifying the financial attractiveness of the project Record assumptions, highlight risks and opportunities, and contribute to risk evaluation from a budgetary perspective

Requirements

• chartership
• excel
• candy
• costx
• mentoring
• infrastructure

What You Bring

Commercial or operational experience will be considered Proven background working with infrastructure main contractors, ideally within civil engineering A track record of mentoring and empowering others, sharing responsibility and operating as ‘one team’ Commitment to clarity, consistency, and collaborative decision making Chartership with ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB (desirable) Strong proficiency in Excel and similar software, with excellent communication skills • Experience with estimating software such as Candy and RIB Cost X highly desirable

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Benefits

This is your opportunity to influence a once-in-a-generation programme, making an impact on our country’s energy security, sustainability, and future. We value diversity of thought and background, and believe success comes from an empowered, inclusive team. Flexible and mobile mindset

About Bouygues Travaux Publics

-Delivers high-tech civil engineering marvels worldwide. -Portfolio includes Grand Paris Express Line 15, Port of Calais extension, Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, Miami Port Tunnel, and Chernobyl sarcophagus. - Masters of prestressed and cable-stayed concrete, building major bridges, ports, rail arteries, and metro systems. -Operates internationally with bases in France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Australia, undertaking globally significant projects. -Plays lead roles in PPP financing models, combining technical delivery with innovative project structuring. -Recognized for expertise in nuclear work through a dedicated subsidiary, handling everything from civil works to robotics. -Frequently chosen for its ability to engineer, build, and manage projects of exceptional technical complexity.

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