Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.
Job Description
Job Purpose (Immediate starts available)
The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for large-scale engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. This role requires strong technical understanding of heavy engineering disciplines, cost control methodologies, and commercial risk management to support project bidding, budgeting, and execution.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy engineering projects including materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors, and overheads
* Review project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to determine accurate quantities and pricing
* Conduct quantity take-offs and develop bill of quantities (BOQs)
* Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams to validate assumptions
* Analyse historical cost data and market trends to ensure competitive pricing
* Identify project risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options
* Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdown structures, and pricing schedules
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong experience as an Estimator within heavy engineering, infrastructure, or industrial projects
* Proven experience with large-scale projects
* Advanced Excel skills and strong numerical analysis capability
* Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Commercial awareness and cost-driven mindset
Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
* Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience or equivalent.
Additional Information
* Competitive base salary
* Company pension
* 33 days holiday
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