At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team shaping the UK's energy future by estimating costs for a major power station project.
- Company: Be part of the Civil Works Alliance, collaborating with top industry leaders.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, generous leave, pension schemes, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values creativity and innovation, welcoming all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on clean energy while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proficient in Excel, with a good grasp of English and maths; estimating experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Help shape the UK's energy future. As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.
This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.
What will you do?
- Feeding into the Lead Estimator and the Head of Estimating on the project to ensure consistency in estimating approach set out by the client.
- Work closely with a Senior Estimator or on your own to produce various estimating documentation that can be assured both internally and externally.
- Be a member of the team developing the price, mentoring and supporting more junior members of the estimating team.
What are we looking for?
Knowledge & Skills
- Essential
- Proficient in the use of Excel and similar software.
- Good knowledge & understanding of written English & mathematics.
- Desirable
- Experienced estimating background using Candy Estimating Software.
- Experienced estimating background using RIB Cost X Quantification & Estimating Software.
- Experience of working with the AACE principles of Estimating Class and associated maturity.
- Mobile and flexible.
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Estimator in Kesgrave employer: CWA: Civil Works Alliance
Joining the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) as an Estimator offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the construction of Sizewell C, a pivotal low-carbon power station that will support the UK's energy future. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the CWA fosters a collaborative work culture built on core values of humility, positivity, respect, solidarity, and clarity, while providing competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and flexible benefits. This role not only allows you to develop your estimating skills but also encourages you to bring your whole self to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
