Senior Estimator

Job Title: Estimator

Job Type: Contract / Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Location: UK-wide - Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Plymouth, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Nottingham, Teesside and Cardiff

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

The Role

We are seeking experienced Estimators with proven Defence sector experience to support a range of high-profile projects and programmes across the UK.

Working within established estimating and project controls teams,

you will be responsible for producing accurate cost estimates, developing cost models and providing estimating assurance to support effective project planning and decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex Defence programmes while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Produce accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, from early-stage estimates through to detailed cost models.

Manage the estimating process and ensure timely delivery of estimating outputs.

Undertake estimating assurance, benchmarking and commercial data analysis.

Work collaboratively with project controls, commercial and project management teams.

Provide estimating advice and promote best practice across client organisations.

Support cost planning, project decision-making and departmental objectives.

Maintain knowledge of industry developments, estimating techniques and best practice.Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in estimating within the Defence sector.

Experience producing, compiling and assuring complex estimates and cost models.

A background in estimating, quantity surveying or cost engineering.

Experience working within integrated project controls teams.

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience delivering public sector projects.Desirable:

A relevant degree or chartered professional qualification.

Experience estimating major Defence infrastructure programmes.

Familiarity with industry-standard estimating software.Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to work on major Defence projects across the UK, contributing to complex programmes and supporting key client decisions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and have opportunities to develop your technical expertise and career in estimating.

Ready to Apply?

If you have Defence estimating experience and a strong background in cost modelling, estimating assurance and project delivery, we want to hear from you.

Interested in this position? Please click "Apply Now".

Company Information

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients. Rullion is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants