Lead Estimator - M&T

b Overview /b p In this Estimating Lead role, you will guide a multi-skilled estimating team within the Civil Works Alliance for Sizewell C, shaping cost plans and pricing strategies. You will align with SZC policies and the client estimating framework to deliver robust cost documentation and value solutions. The role involves leading stakeholder engagement across planning, procurement, and supply chain partners, and presenting commercial decisions to senior leaders. You will drive risk evaluation, track changes to estimates, and ensure estimates stay live with project inputs. This opportunity lets you influence one of the UK’s strategically important infrastructure projects with a focus on collaboration,0 /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li market-leading salaries /li li generous annual leave entitlements /li li pension scheme /li li flexible benefits /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead and develop a multi-skill estimating team (Senior Estimator, Estimator, Assistant Estimator) /li li Develop cost planning and pricing strategies for Alliance Services and Plant Logistics /li li Prepare and review detailed costing documentation (drawings, specifications, materials, labour, equipment) /li li Oversee estimating software usage (Candy Estimating Software, Cost X) /li li Interrogate design options and identify value solutions /li li Manage stakeholder relationships across planning, procurement, and supply chain /li li Present, negotiate, and justify pricing decisions to senior leaders and external partners /li li Record assumptions, risks, and opportunities; develop risk evaluations from pricing perspective /li li Track and manage changes to estimates and budgets as inputs evolve /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Infrastructure or Main Contractor experience /li li Commercial or operational background /li li Proficiency in Excel and similar software /li li Excellent client-facing and communication skills /li li Ability to produce estimates in line with project policies and procedures /li li Capability to produce various estimating documents /li li Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration /li li Experience in labour, plant, material, and subcontract pricing /li /ul ul li client-facing communication /li li cross-functional collaboration /li li stakeholder management /li li Candy Estimating Software /li li Cost X Quantification/Estimating Software /li li RIB Cost X Quantification Estimating Software /li /ul