Lead Estimator

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.**Our Application Process**Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-VS1#LI-Hybrid## Lead EstimatorLocation: Manchester, Warrington or Derby with Hybrid Working available### About Rolls‐Royce SMRAt Rolls‐Royce SMR, we’re creating a new generation of clean, affordable nuclear power that will support the UK’s energy security and net‐zero ambitions. We’re building something genuinely different — and we need people who want to shape how major, first‐of‐a‐kind programmes are delivered.We welcome difference, value collaboration and believe the best outcomes come from inclusive teams where everyone can succeed.### The OpportunityWe need you to step into a pivotal **Lead Estimator** role within our Project Management Office, supporting some of the most complex and high‐value programmes in the organisation.You’ll lead the development of high‐integrity cost estimates across the full SMR scope, shaping decision‐making at senior level and ensuring estimates are robust, transparent and fit for a regulated nuclear environment.This is a role where your expertise will directly influence programme strategy, investment decisions and long‐term delivery success.### ### What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, we need you to:* Lead and coordinate the development of detailed, auditable cost estimates across multi‐disciplinary scopes including design, EC&I, civils, structures, architecture and the nuclear island* Develop, maintain and assure clear **Basis of Estimate (BoE)** documentation and **Estimate Management Plans (EMP)*** Integrate cost estimates with schedules and risk (e.g. Primavera P6 and risk registers) to support realistic forecasting and contingency planning* Identify, assess and manage cost risk and uncertainty, supporting mitigation and value‐engineering opportunities* Engage closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and senior stakeholders to align assumptions, data and decisions* Present cost insights confidently to senior leaders, influencing programme and investment decisions* Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, historical data and lessons learned* Oversee Estimates over £1bn in value### What You’ll BringThere’s no such thing as the “perfect” candidate. If you feel you meet **around 75%** of what’s listed below, we’d really encourage you to apply.We’re particularly interested in your experience in:* Leading complex cost estimating for major infrastructure programmes, ideally within nuclear, energy, civils or other regulated environments* Developing robust BoEs and EMPs for large, multi‐disciplinary scopes* Managing risk, contingency and uncertainty using recognised approaches (e.g. Monte Carlo, top‐down/bottom‐up)* Working confidently with senior stakeholders and presenting complex financial data clearly* Applying governance, assurance and quality processes to cost estimates* Using estimating tools and integrating cost data with schedules and digital platforms### ### Qualifications & ExperienceWe’d ideally like you to bring:* A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline* Significant experience in cost estimating* Strong analytical, numerical and problem‐solving skills* Professional estimating certifications (e.g. AACE, ICEAA, CaSA) — desirable, not essential* Experience working in or alongside regulated or safety‐critical industries### ### Location & Ways of WorkingThis role is offered on a **flexible location basis across our offices** with hybrid working options.All our roles support flexible, part‐time and adjusted working patterns, where possible. We’re happy to discuss what works best for you and the role.### ### Reward & BenefitsWe offer a competitive reward package, including:* **Salary:** £60,000 – £78,750* **Annual bonus:** up to **12.5%*** **Benefits allowance:** £2,200* **Pension:** Competitive Rolls‐Royce SMR pension* **Life assurance:** 6x pensionable salary* **Income protection:** 50%* **Holiday:** 28 days plus bank holidays* **New joiner payment:** £250### ### Inclusion, Accessibility & WellbeingWe’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to do their best work.If you need **reasonable adjustments** at any stage of the recruitment process or in the role, please let us know — we’ll work with you to support your needs.**We are Rolls-Royce SMR**A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy – equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional – and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.**Our culture**At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.**What we#J-18808-Ljbffr…