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Lead Estimator
National Gas —Peterborough
- £55,744 - £67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Employee assistance programme
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Flexitime
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Lead Estimator

National Gas -
Peterborough

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Job details

Full-time
£55,744 - £67,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Contract management
Project Management
Engineering
Data analysis skills
Project management
Construction
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Lead Estimator

Salary

£55,744 to £67,000

Location

Peterborough - East of England projects (Hybrid working, 2-3 days onsite per week)

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to 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 do

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 sites, regional offices and remotely as required depending on the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements & Experience

Essential:

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 can offer you

Salary between £55,744 to £67,000 (dependent on experience)
Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days
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
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, and study support

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.

We are 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.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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