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Job Description
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Role Overview
Senior Estimators are a vital part of the Contract Assurance & Framework Management Team. Their main responsibilities include:
1. Producing project and whole-life cost estimates from inception to contract award, utilizing bottom-up and top-down methodologies. Training on Environment Agency-specific applications will be provided.
2. Informing project teams about Client Set Target prices for NEC4 PSC and ECC contracts and managing compensation events.
3. Interrogating and assuring value for money, working with delivery partners to assess and challenge sub-contractor costs and program timelines.
4. Collaborating with internal project management and benchmarking teams.
5. Understanding and communicating cost estimates effectively.
6. Providing support and buildability advice for efficient project solutions.
7. Compiling and uploading actual cost data into the database.
8. Maintaining estimate records and tracking progress.
9. Serving as the local estimating expert, maintaining awareness of project progress and workload, and reporting on estimates and work completed.
10. Attending meetings to report progress, forecasts, and industry updates, including Environment Agency conferences.
11. Participating in training and incident response duties as part of the role, supporting communities and environmental safety.
The Team
This role is within the Commercial and Framework Management (CaFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial directorate. The team provides services such as Commercial Risk Management, Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence, Operational Framework Management, Future Framework Provision, and a Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CaFM team comprises five sub-teams:
* Commercial Centre of Excellence
* Operational Framework Management
* Future Frameworks
* Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence
* Commercial Assurance & Improvements
Required Skills and Experience
* Estimating using first principles and model-driven data (top-down and bottom-up).
* Experience estimating for professional design services and construction contracts.
* Experience in estimating within relevant fields such as civils, flood risk management, waterways, mechanical & electrical.
* Knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts (NEC3 and 4) and the infrastructure industry.
* Professionalism in stakeholder engagement, with confidence in representing client or contractor interests, focusing on Value for Money and cost targets.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, financial, and commercial skills.
* Project and time management skills.
* Experience working in a commercial environment is advantageous.
* ACostE/RICS accreditation or willingness to pursue it.
Additional Information
This role does not qualify for sponsorship. For visa inquiries, consult UKVI or visit UK Visas and Immigration. Benefits include pension, leave entitlements, flexible working, and training opportunities. The base location is flexible with occasional co-location required. For further info, contact ben.russell@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews are expected in w/c 16/06/2025.
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