Lead Estimator

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

We’re recruiting a Lead Estimator to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) and play a pivotal role on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.

As part of the CWA, we are supporting the delivery of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt power station that will generate low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes
. This nationally important project will provide reliable, clean energy for at least 60 years
, and we’re looking for an experienced estimating leader who wants to contribute to something with lasting impact.

• Lead and develop a multi-level estimating team across the Marine & Tunnels scope, taking ownership of both cost planning and pricing.
• Work closely with the Head of Estimating to ensure consistency with the client’s estimating approach and standards.
• Produce robust, well-assured estimating documentation, review drawings and specifications, and develop detailed cost build-ups for labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Interrogate design options and value solutions, clearly recording assumptions, risks and opportunities, and track change as the estimate matures.
• Engage with stakeholders, collaborating with planning, procurement, project teams and the supply chain.
• Present, negotiate and justify estimates confidently and transparently with senior leaders and external partners, while mentoring and supporting the development of junior estimators.

• Strong infrastructure main contractor background, ideally within civil engineering, with a commercial or operational mindset.
• Effective communicator, comfortable in client-facing environments and able to lead discussions with clarity and confidence.
• Humility and respect, valuing diverse perspectives and working as one integrated team.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to operate with clarity, make timely decisions, simplify complexity and promote collaboration across the Alliance.
• Experience with tools such as Candy and CostX; knowledge of AACE estimating principles and professional chartership are advantageous, but leadership capability, flexibility and commitment to shared success are what matter most.

If you’re ready to lead on a landmark project shaping the UK’s energy future,
click the link to apply and take the next step today
.