Principal Estimator

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

We are looking for a Principal Estimator (Major Programme) to join our Project Controls team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.

Package: From £62,440, this is open to negotiation dependant on experience

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Up to two days on site.

Introducing the Role:

As a Principal Estimator you will be a key member of the Cost Estimating and Modelling Team providing specialist subject matter expertise, driving the implementation of Estimating, cost management and Project Controls within our projects and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the lead estimator and SME as set by the Head of Estimating and/or Programme Lead
• Maintaining an effective estimating service to meet business needs
• Planning, developing, and approving estimating deliverables
• Developing and maintaining key relationships
• Leading on validation reviews, assurance, and audit
• Advocating for robust estimating and integrated cost management
• Developing training and development material
• Coaching, mentoring, and functional development
• Developing and supporting continuous improvement and cost benchmarking activities
• Managing interfaces with the Project Controls Management, Commercial, and Head of Estimating

We’d Love to See:

• Extensive experience at a senior or lead level, integrating information, functions, and teams driving cost and estimating outcomes
• Experience with large projects, programmes, and working within a project controls environment, including stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Able to understand and interpret project controls artefacts, as well as conduct review and assurance activities
• Co-ordinating a team, developing/deploying processes and tools
• Experience working within construction, engineering, or regulated environments (MOD/Defence/Nuclear/Regulated)
• Good technical review skills, risk software experience
• Building great relationships and engaging with people across the organisation
• Juggling priorities and delivering within demanding timescales
• Supporting/developing key artefacts such as business cases, gate review estimates, or pre-tender estimates
• Problem-solving and reaching conclusions
• Professional body membership CaSA, APM, RICS, CIOB, or chartership engineer is highly desirable

We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• 270 hours holiday
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes
• Interviews are 60 minutes on TREAMs during working hours
• UK Security Vetting clearance funded by AWE is required if successful at interview

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.