Estimating Lead

Job Description

• Represent and act for NWS as an Estimating Lead, demonstrating NWS values and behaviours
• Lead a group of Estimating professionals within the organisation
• Support in developing and overseeing the activities and operations of Estimating and Cost processes, procedures, controls, governance framework and resources
• Lead on the production of cost estimate outputs for stakeholders, including supporting risk analysis using reference class forecasting or quantitative schedule and cost risk analysis as required
• Effectively communicate with clients, project sponsors and senior stakeholders to provide detailed reports and analyses for a wide portfolio of projects at various points in the project delivery cycle
• You will own, perform, and direct robust estimate verification and validation procedures to ensure support the Project Controls Quality Assurance processes have positive outcomes
• You will work collaboratively and interface with internal multidisciplinary teams to champion and contribute to our strategic priorities, initiatives, and Transformation programme of change by undertaking regular audits of NWS Estimating activities to determine maturity and identify areas for continuous improvement in governance, processes, training, tools, and technology
• Lead and have line management accountability for professionals delivering Estimating services and responsible for staff development
• As an Estimating specialist, you will keep up to date with evolving business requirements, industry best practice and regulatory change to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of estimating processes.
• You will embrace the company values of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
• Lead Special Interest groups which are Estimating related and establish connections with outward facing organisations to share learning and deploy best practice approaches
• Act as design authority reviewer for all Estimating related training and education

 

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

 

• Professional qualification in Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, or a relevant degree in a related field
• Proven experience in Project Management and Project Controls within major projects or programmes
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Estimating Software 

 

Essential skills:

• Proven experience in cost estimating within major projects/programmes, ideally in a regulated environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical cost data

 

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with projects and programme delivery in the Nuclear Industry
• Management and leadership skills
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software and cost modelling tools
• Accreditation with a professional body and commitment to professional development

 

Employees on RWM T&C's, this role is a 4-3

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Who are we?

Simply put, our job is to secure a safer future for us all. We do this by managing and disposing of the UK’s nuclear radioactive waste safely and securely for generations to come. We have a critical role in the biggest multi-decade clean-up project in Europe. As part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group, we provide permanent answers for nuclear waste.

Nuclear Waste Services builds on the work delivered at the Low-Level Waste Repository (LLWR) site and the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme, maintaining these key activities whilst also adding further essential services for customers in the nuclear energy, defence, industrial, medical, and research sectors. Maintaining and developing this knowledge and experience is key to securing and developing our unique nuclear waste capabilities for the UK and the rest of the world

If you join Nuclear Waste Services, you’ll be part of a team that brings together some of the most brilliant minds from around the UK, working across many specialisms – scientific, engineering, safety, operations, commercial, community engagement, and regulatory – to name a few.

We want Nuclear Waste Services to be a great place​ to work where people are respected, included and can perform at their best. We do this by living our Nuclear Waste Services values;
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We are action orientated ​​​​​​​- We deliver for our customers, partners, and people safely & securely.

We are collaborative and inclusive - We have greater success when we work together.

We are ambitious - We are problem solvers who embrace and act upon new challenges.​​​​​

We act with integrity - We are trusted to build a safe, secure and sustainable future

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What's in it for you?

• On appointment to NWS you will receive 25.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and you can accrue up to 13 extra days leave
• Rewarding performance (annual bonus scheme)
• We offer a generous pension scheme through CNNP
• learning and development support
• payment of relevant annual professional subscriptions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial advice assistance
• Flexible working
• Extended family-friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• We welcome flexible and agile working practices
• Flexible working requests can be submitted from day 1 of employment

 

Please note: all of our roles will require the successful applicant to achieve BPSS Security Clearance. Some of our roles may require a higher level of clearance to be achieved. If this is required, this will be detailed in the Job Requirements section. If the role requires higher level of National Security Vetting, applicants must typically have 5 or 10 years continuous residency. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the level of clearance you’re able to achieve. The Security Clearance process will be explained by your recruiter but if you do have any questions about this process, please reach out to a member of the Talent Acquisition Team at nws.recruitment@nuclearwasteservices.uk or see  National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

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Equal Opportunities

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. At Nuclear Waste Service we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.

In promoting equal opportunities, Nuclear Waste Service welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. 

Please note: Nuclear Waste Services reserves the right to close the vacancy early. 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss this role, please email nws.recruitment@nuclearwasteservices.uk