Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator - Warwick/Hybrid - £51,000 to £60,000

National Gas Transmission (NGT) has an exciting and important role in net zero and in leading a fair energy transition for the UK. We will do this by developing the green gas system of tomorrow, while delivering the natural gas needs of today. 

About the role:

We're looking for a Lead Estimator to join our gas construction team to manage and develop project cost estimates and be accountable for the development of the estimating methodology and defining the associated level of confidence. You'll work with the project team to establish the project scope and identify gaps in the available information that's essential for project cost estimation and risk. 

You'll define what's needed to improve the quality of the available data for the purpose of producing more robust estimates and challenge the available detail and obtain the relevant missing information to develop the assumptions, track progress and manage the relevant governance reviews and sign-offs. 

This position will report directly to the Senior Estimator. You'll undertake estimations for gas construction projects and update processes and procedures for estimation. Interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for this role as you'll be liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a mix of office working in Warwick and home working. You'll need to be able to travel into the Warwick office approx. 2-3 times a week.

What we're looking for:

Essential - 

• Estimating experience (ideally in the utilities industry)
• Ability to interpret technical and cost information
• Full UK car driving licence

Desirable - 

• Construction experience and knowledge
• Have sound analytical and technical data skills

What we can offer you:

Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days 
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
Death in service 10x your basic salary
Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
Professional development and career progression
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Other 'nice to knows':

Flexible working if required
Career progression and ongoing professional training and development
Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office
Subsidised canteen and coffee shop
Free parking

About us:

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future for everyone. Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on. We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero. 

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