Job Title: Trainee Project Estimator - Train to Fit
Location: Warrington, Cheshire or Stoke Gifford, Bristol
Compensation: £36,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Role Type: Full time
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 Cavendish Nuclear. This is a great opportunity to join Experis’ ever growing Academy division where you will be trained and developed whilst representing Experis. Our Academy programmes train and develop wider talent pools who work towards become permanent members of industry leading customers.
We are looking for an ambitious candidate that possesses strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. If you are looking to reskill or have a desire to develop your skills in estimating, then this could be the opportunity for you. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will require outstanding customer facing and team working skills.
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 role
The Estimating team is responsible for calculating how much it will cost to provide the client with products or work. 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. The Estimating team produce estimates based on various information sources including bills of quantities, schedules, drawings, specifications and other tender documents provided by the client.
Day to Day Responsibilities will include:
- Deliver estimates using the most appropriate estimating methodology as directed
- Work in accordance with the estimating plan
- Deliver estimate in line with the estimating structure [e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)]
- 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.
- Produce estimates using appropriate estimating techniques.
- Selection of appropriate estimating approach and methods, documenting and maintaining the basis of estimate (BoE)
- 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.
- Produce "what if" scenarios as required
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and Project Control guidelines
To fit the minimum criteria to apply, applicants must possess the following attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently
- Ability to communicate and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Superior analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- A forward thinker who pre-empts potential problems
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on a 37 hour working week, with bonus opportunities.
- Gain an entry point into a market leading aerospace, defence and security organisation and the opportunity to secure a high-profile estimating role.
- A sophisticated training programme comprised of online and in role training to develop skills in an area that is ever growing in demand.
- Gain, highly sort after training in project management including APM Project Fundamentals and APMG - Project, Planning & Control Foundation and Practitioner (where exams are included, costs are covered as part of the programme)
Other benefits include:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced Life Insurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced Accident Insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Sick pay
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must already possess or be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role, as a minimum
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).
Response Times
Due to the success of these programmes, we often receive unprecedented interest. We aim to respond to all applicants but please allow 5 working days for a response.
Cavendish Nuclear
From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities, through supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, to supporting the operation and build of nuclear power plants, our role in Cavendish Nuclear is to clean up the nuclear legacy and create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation, ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.
Closing date: 19/06/2026
