Location
Aberdeen or Livingston, Scotland – North projects. Hybrid working, 2-3 days onsite per week.
Salary
£55,744 to £67,000.
About National Gas
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain pipelines, and manage meters that allow millions of homes and businesses access the energy they need. We are the national gas network providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain industrial competitiveness.
About The Role
Ready to shape the future of construction projects? Join us as a Lead Estimator and play a pivotal role in delivering projects on time, on budget, and with maximum impact. As Lead Estimator, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery, ensuring financial viability and strategic value across every stage. Your expertise will drive accurate cost estimation, robust budgeting, and smart risk management, making a real difference to our business.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for major construction projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Gather and analyse data on materials, labour, location, and duration, using historical and market trends to inform estimates.
- Oversee competitive tenders and bids, evaluating contractor and supplier submissions to secure the best value.
- Track project costs throughout the lifecycle, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Identify significant cost risks and develop robust mitigation strategies, incorporating uncertainty into estimates.
- Mentor and support your team, driving high performance and professional growth.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align cost estimates with project goals.
- Maintain transparent records and produce regular reports on cost performance for senior stakeholders.
- Lead exercises to identify cost‑saving opportunities and recommend alternative methods or materials.
- Ensure all activities meet industry standards, regulations and company policies.
- Enhance processes and tools, applying best practices and lessons learned to future projects.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, strategic thinker with a passion for excellence and a track record of delivering results in cost estimation. Given the nature of the role, you’ll be happy working from sites, regional offices and remotely as required depending on the project lifecycle.
Key Requirements & Experience
- Extensive experience in cost estimation for large‑scale construction or engineering projects.
- Proven ability to lead cost estimation efforts, manage budgets, and provide strategic guidance.
- Working knowledge and practical experience in contract management, design management, assurance, procurement, programme and project management, quality and value management.
- Experience in cost estimation and budgeting, data analysis, tender and bid preparation, cost control, risk assessment and reporting.
- Thrives in a team environment with the ability and desire to lead projects to success.
- AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or similar.
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or similar.
- RICS Certificate in Construction Project Management.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
What We Can Offer You
- Salary between £55,744 to £67,000 (dependent on experience)
- Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
- 26 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – option to buy 5 additional days
- Double‑match pension scheme – for every £1 you put in, we add £2 (maximum company contribution 12%)
- Opt‑in flexible benefit scheme (salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more)
- Financial protection with 10× salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
- Excellent family‑friendly provisions – maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental leave
- Career progression, professional training and development
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions and study support
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions in the company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.
We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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