Senior Estimator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Estimator to join our team on a Full Time, Permanent basis!

The Senior Estimator at National Grid will work closely with the wider strategic sourcing and contract management Procurement teams to undertake estimation of major Construction Infrastructure projects forming an integral part in our drive to reach Net Zero.

National Grid is leading the charge towards a Net Zero future in the UK and NE of USA. We recognize that decarbonizing our electric and gas systems will require resolving many questions and seeking new partnerships, technologies and transformative investments. Over the next 5 years, we will be investing over £60bn across our UK and US businesses - nearly double the investment over the past 5 years. This is an exciting time for our industry that is creating significant opportunities for National Grid; this is not just a moment in time; it's a game-changing era that will shape National Grid's success for decades to come.

Given this backdrop, our supply chains are facing an unprecedented set of challenges and are at the forefront of our plans, placing National Grid Procurement at the centre of our Net Zero goals. We have set out an ambitious transformation plan, focused on becoming a client of choice for our supply partners whilst ensuring outstanding outcomes for our Business Units (BUs). Our strategy revolves around significant changes in three core areas:

• Partnering: We are forging closer ties with our supply chain, aligning ourselves more closely with each NG Group Business Unit (BU).


• Scale: We are leveraging the immense scale of our group to unlock even greater potential. By harnessing our collective strength, we can achieve remarkable things.


• Operational Transformation: We are revolutionizing the way we work as a team. Embracing new approaches and technologies, we are streamlining processes and making the day-to-day job simpler and more efficient.


What You'll Do


• Generate Cost Estimates to the required class. This may cover all aspects of Construction activities, including Civil, Mechanical and E&I.


• Support Procurement Contracting in the develop and writing of winning bidding and contracting strategies in support of the estimate development.


• Accurate recording of Basis of Estimate, and preparation of Bid Approval Slides relating to the Construction Estimate.


• Produce updated Cost Estimates in line with new and updated input information.


• Support Project and Design strategies related to the Construction by developing cost details for alternative strategies.


• Normalisation of rates between Contractor Bids to ensure correct decisions / selections are made.


• Analysis, competitively assess & benchmark the bids & present to the execution team.
  
  3+ years' experience providing estimating HV electrical infrastructure projects at 33kV, 66Kv, 132Kv, 275Kv or 400kV.


• Strong knowledge of construction and installation techniques and their implications on cost


• Significant experience infrastructure estimating within the Electrical Transmission industry sector.


• Be results oriented and must be able to understand impact of decisions and changes on construction costs.


• Bachelor's degree and any experience within Regulated industry sectors is desirable.
  
  Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.


At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our function covers a diverse range of categories from Indirect, IT & Digital, Network Operations (Maintenance & Repair), Gas equipment and Services to large scale Construction and Network Equipment, with a clear mission: to enable a clean, fair, and affordable energy future through commercial, responsible and innovative supply chain leadership.

A competitive salary between £52,972 - £67,096 - dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.