Trainee Estimator
The Experis Academy has 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 become permanent members of our industry leading customers.
You will be given the opportunity to work within a delivery environment, supporting on Estimating activities for projects/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 help 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 estimators will be involved during the tender process when submitting a bid and through the lifecycle of the project to estimate the cost of change. The estimator will compile estimates, in line with best practice, by assessing the materials, labour and equipment that will be required including the capture of costs for subcontracts, services and materials that are obtained from subcontractors and suppliers by the supply chain team. Adjust future estimates and norms based on project LFE and feedback as directed
Development of base line bottom-up and top-down estimates to meet project control / forecasting / finance requirements.
Production of 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.
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.
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
Professional commitment to high quality, and a passion for learning new skills
Previous experience working in a delivery environment within engineering/project/construction management or any other related field that is delivery focussed and output driven.
Competitive salary based on a 36 hour working week, with bonus opportunities
A sophisticated training programme comprised of online and in role training to develop skills in an area that is ever growing in demand
Contributory pension scheme
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Medical and Dental cover
~22 days holiday + bank holidays
~ Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
~ Sick pay