Trainee Estimator in Warrington

The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance. The Experis Academy offers an exciting and unique opportunity for a delivery-oriented individual to be trained and upskilled to become a highly skilled Estimator working for a clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning company. This is a great opportunity to join Experis’ ever growing Academy division where you will be trained and developed whilst representing Experis on one of our leading engineering accounts.

Our Academy programmes train and develop wider talent pools who work towards becoming permanent members of our industry leading customers. We are looking for an ambitious candidate that possesses strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. If you are looking to reskill or have a desire to develop your skills in estimating, then this could be the opportunity for you. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will require outstanding customer‑facing and team‑working skills.

You will be given the opportunity to work within a delivery environment, supporting on estimating activities for projects and programmes. It will also enable you to collaborate with likeminded individuals to help solve complex problems within the nuclear and infrastructure space. As part of the programme, you will be provided with the necessary tools, experience, and training to develop your skills within project, programme and portfolio management (P3M). You will receive best‑in‑class training within project management, planning and controls, Primavera (planning/scheduling tool) and Excel. Courses will also cover soft skills such as negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. The training is centred around scenario‑based learning, where you will be involved in practical application workshops.

The Estimating team calculates how much it will cost to provide the client with products or work. Estimators are involved when submitting a bid during the tender process and throughout the lifecycle of the project to estimate the cost of change. The estimator compiles estimates, in line with best practice, by assessing the materials, labour and equipment required, including the capture of costs for subcontracts, services and materials obtained from subcontractors and suppliers by the supply chain team. Estimates are produced based on various information sources, including bills of quantities, schedules, drawings, specifications and other tender documents provided by the client.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Deliver estimates using the most appropriate estimating methodology as directed
• Work in accordance with the estimating plan
• Deliver estimate in line with the estimating structure, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Adjust future estimates and norms based on project LFE and feedback as directed
• Develop baseline bottom‑up and top‑down estimates to meet project control, forecasting and finance requirements
• Produce independent cost and schedule estimates in support of programme, inclusive of the analysis of data, utilising various estimating methodologies, tools and techniques and writing of reports
• Produce estimates using appropriate estimating techniques
• Select appropriate estimating approach and methods, documenting and maintaining the basis of estimate (BoE)
• Functional development through Awareness‑Practitioner‑Expert progression
• Assess and manage risk and opportunity and support negotiations as part of the pricing process; review scope and tender documents and develop and collate submission requirements in a timely way, ensuring all financial information is identified and provided so accurate, compliant proposals are submitted
• Produce 'what if' scenarios as required
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and Project Control guidelines
• Share lessons learned with other Estimators
• Participate in training seeking to continuously update skills and knowledge
• Perform adjustments to systems and processes to align with industry best practice

Required attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Superior analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• A forward thinker who pre‑empts potential problems
• Professional commitment to high quality, and a passion for learning new skills
• Previous experience working in a delivery environment within engineering, project or construction management or any other related field that is delivery focussed and output driven

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on a 37 hour working week, with bonus opportunities
• Gain an entry point into a market leading clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning organisation and the opportunity to secure a high‑profile role
• A sophisticated training programme comprised of online and in‑role training to develop skills in an area that is ever growing in demand
• Gain highly sought after qualifications

Other benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical and Dental cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
• Sick pay