Lead Estimator

Overview

Lead estimator managing team & cost planning for Sizewell C nuclear project.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• budget tracking
• risk identification
• cost sheets
• stakeholder collaboration
• team management

Tasks

Feeding into the Head of Estimating to maintain a consistent approach and ensure quality Tracking changes and ensuring budgets remain current as inputs mature Overseeing development and supervision of pricing within our Estimating Software (Candy) and quantification software (Cost X) Recording assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting risk evaluation Managing and developing a skilled team of Senior Estimators, Estimators, and Assistant Estimators Presenting and justifying prices openly to senior leaders and external partners, supporting collaborative decision-making As part of the CWA, you’ll lead a multi-skilled estimating team, ensuring excellence in cost planning and pricing for the Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics section. You will work at the heart of a unique partnership bringing together the expertise of EDF, government bodies, major construction firms, and local communities—all committed to delivering sustainable energy for generations. Working closely with stakeholders in planning, procurement and supply chain to build transparent estimates Assessing design options and value solutions, recommending the most attractive project outcomes Producing, assuring and presenting robust estimating documentation both internally and externally Reviewing project drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost sheets for materials, labour and equipment

Requirements

• candy
• rib costx
• excel
• chartered
• aace
• collaboration

What You Bring

Experience with Candy Estimating Software and RIB Cost X highly desirable Proficiency with Excel and similar estimating tools, with strong communication skills Clarity: Communicating with consistency and simplifying processes for effective delivery Chartered status with ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB (preferred) Demonstrable ability to foster a collaborative, respectful and solution-driven team culture Knowledge of AACE principles and flexible approach to project delivery A solid background with infrastructure main contractors in civil engineering

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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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