Lead Estimator

Overview

Lead estimator overseeing cost estimates for SMR projects, managing BOE, EMP, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimates
• estimation software
• boe reports
• estimate management
• risk assessment
• value engineering

Tasks

-Compile and present cost estimates and financial implications to key stakeholders, including senior management and project teams. -Oversee and lead the collation of detailed cost estimates for all components of the SMR, including design programmes, EC&I, civils, structures, architecture, and nuclear island. -Utilise cost estimation software and tools to prepare and manage estimates. -Develop and maintain project specific Basis of Estimate (BOE) reports to ensure transparency and accuracy in cost estimation. -Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure cost-effective solutions and value engineering opportunities. -Create and manage specific Estimate Management Plans (EMP) to guide the estimation process and ensure consistency across the project. -Conduct risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns and develop mitigation strategies. -Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and regulations to ensure competitive and compliant estimates.

Requirements

• bpss
• dbs
• cost estimating
• advanced estimating
• primavera p6
• aace

What You Bring

-Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance -Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check -Proven experience leading complex cost estimating for major infrastructure projects, ideally within the nuclear, oil & gas or highly regulated sectors. -Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check -Advanced Estimating Expertise in Nuclear, Energy or Civils Infrastructure -Demonstrate understanding of project scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, to integrate cost estimates with project timelines. -Familiarity with AACE cost estimate classifications and maturity models.

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Benefits

-£250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases -Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. -A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. -Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. -Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care -Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days. -Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5% -Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package -Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay

About Rolls-Royce Smr

-A team of 15 engineers at Rolls‑Royce began designing a compact, scalable nuclear solution in 2016. -Blends decades of naval reactor experience with advanced manufacturing. -Modules are nearly 90% factory‑built across 1,500 parts, then shipped and assembled on site—cutting costs, time and complexity. -The company uses a boron-free primary circuit, eliminating toxic boric acid and reducing water use and waste. -Backed by strategic investors and partners like ČEZ and Siemens Energy to support global rollout. -Positions itself as a repeatable, investable product offering dependable 'always-on' clean energy to grids and industries.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-baseline personnel security standard (bpss) clearance -disclosure and barring service (dbs) check -basic financial probity check