Description As our Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and underpinned cost estimates that are required for effective project/programme control, taking account of the constraints of cost, time, scope definition and purpose of the project in accordance with the Programme Office Handbook and Company Specification on Estimating. As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing your estimating team. Responsibilities Line management, including leading, mentoring, and coaching your team (Senior role only) Support the development of an estimate strategy through a gated project process. Prepare and develop estimates and basis of estimates for investment strategy and feasibility studies through a project gated process. Produce estimates in compliance with EDF Energy standards and procedures, and issue estimates in accordance with the project life cycle, including reports specific to project needs. Regular interfacing and integration with the Planning Engineer to ensure alignment between estimate and Project Plan. Collate and analyse historical cost data for bench-marking purposes. Participate in the Project Risk Management process and when required, prepare/assist the production of Project Risk Logs for input to the estimates. Carry out estimate uncertainty and event risk analysis and modelling to provide provision for uncertainty (contingency) recommendations. Provide input to the tender review process, including claim evaluations and valuations of significant changes Contribute to the drafting and updating of project documents (PDD, IRM papers etc.) to ensure that they contain the relevant estimate data for controlling the project schedule, costs and variances. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Technical aptitude with a high level of understanding of Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning activities and their relation to project costs. An analytical bias with the ability to provide solutions to issues. Ability to co-ordinate disparate information into a coherent estimate Able to develop strong internal and external relationships and able to deliver against stakeholder expectations. Experience in the use of estimating methodologies coordinating information & interpreting technical specifications and engineering drawings of varying complexity, to produce a coherent & accurate estimate. Technical aptitude with a some understanding of Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning activities and their relation to project costs. Knowledge of preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation. Strong MS excel skills and a working knowledge of MS Word and Power Point. Desirable MACostE desirable Experience in the use of Estimating software packages and SAP. (Desirable) Qualifications Essential Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering or Building related discipline.