Date: 16 Feb 2026
Location:
Aberdeen, GB, AB32 6US Livingston, GB, EH54 8AF Peterhead, GB, AB42 3EP
Company: National Gas
Requisition ID: 2508
Lead Estimator
£53,461 to £67,000
North Scotland - Aberdeen or Livingston (St Fergus Project)
About Us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters thatallow millions of homes and businessesto access the energy they need.We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About The Role
Ready to shape the future of construction projects? Join us as a Lead Estimator and play a pivotal role in delivering projects on time, on budget, and with maximum impact.
As Lead Estimator, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery, ensuring financial viability and strategic value across every stage. Your expertise will drive accurate cost estimation, robust budgeting, and smart risk management, making a real difference to our business.
What you'll be doing
* Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for major construction projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyse data on materials, labour, location, and duration, using historical and market trends to inform your estimates.
* Tender & Bid Preparation: Oversee competitive tenders and bids, evaluating contractor and supplier submissions to secure the best value.
* Cost Control & Monitoring: Track project costs throughout the lifecycle, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
* Risk Assessment: Identify significant cost risks and develop robust mitigation strategies, incorporating uncertainty into your estimates.
* Leadership: Mentor and support your team, driving high performance and professional growth.
* Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align cost estimates with project goals.
* Reporting & Documentation: Maintain transparent records and produce regular reports on cost performance for senior stakeholders.
* Value Engineering: Lead exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend alternative methods or materials.
* Compliance & Standards: Ensure all activities meet industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
* Continuous Improvement: Enhance processes and tools, applying best practices and lessons learned to future projects.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, strategic thinker with a passion for excellence and a track record of delivering results in cost estimation.
Given the nature of the role, you'll be happy working from home, site and regional offices as required depending on the project lifecycle.
Essential
Key requirements & experience
* Extensive experience in cost estimation for large-scale construction or engineering projects.
* Proven ability to lead cost estimation efforts, manage budgets, and provide strategic guidance.
* Working knowledge and practical experience in contract management, design management, assurance, procurement, programme and project management, quality and value management.
* Experience in cost estimation and budgeting, data analysis, tender and bid preparation, cost control, risk assessment and reporting.
* You'll thrive in a team environment with the ability and desire to lead the projects to success.
* AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or similar.
Desirable
* PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or similar.
* RICS Certificate in Construction Project Management.
* Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
What we offer
* Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
* 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
* Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
* Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
* Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
* Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
* Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
* Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
* Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
* Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
* Flexible working hours
* Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
* Free parking
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
Job Information
Job Category
Construction / Facilities
Position Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
AACE Certifications Preferred Or Required
Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) #J-18808-Ljbffr