Rosyth, United Kingdom On-site GBP 45,284 - 52,872 Yearly

Babcock International is hiring a Senior Estimator

Shape the future of marine engineering through precision estimating. As a Senior Estimator, you will lead the development of cost strategies for high-impact, non-routine projects within a critical national sector. Your expertise will directly influence bid outcomes, tender submissions, and long-term project delivery by delivering reliable, data-driven cost forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement comprehensive estimating frameworks, including foundational assumptions and ground rules.
  • Choose and apply suitable estimation techniques—bottom-up, top-down, parametric, and comparative—based on project complexity and data availability.
  • Design and manage clear, auditable cost models used across bidding, tendering, and project control phases.
  • Perform detailed risk, sensitivity, and uncertainty assessments to strengthen decision-making.
  • Document and apply lessons learned to continuously improve estimating accuracy and standard practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Proven experience estimating full project cost components across multiple delivery phases and contract types, including FIDIC, NEC, and JCT.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage estimating work across diverse engineering or technical programmes.
  • Eligibility and ability to maintain Security Check (SC) clearance is mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: £45,284 – £52,872
  • Generous pension plan with employer-matched contributions and life assurance
  • Access to digital healthcare services, including virtual GP consultations and nutritional advice
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Holiday Trading scheme: option to buy or sell annual leave (available annually from February to March)
  • Special paid leave: 10 days for armed forces reservists, plus one day per year for charitable volunteering (‘Be Kind Day’)
  • Employee discounts via an online savings portal

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Rosyth, Fife, with a standard 36-hour workweek. Flexible working arrangements are available upon request, supporting a sustainable work-life balance. The organisation is committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and fostering a culture where all individuals can succeed. As part of a global FTSE 100 company, you’ll contribute to vital national infrastructure and defence initiatives.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability, support is available—contact the recruitment team directly to discuss your needs.

Required Skills
EstimatingProject CostingBottom-Up EstimatingTop-Down EstimatingComparative EstimatingParametric EstimatingContract ManagementFIDICNECJCTSecurity Clearance EstimatingCost EstimationBottom-Up EstimatingTop-Down EstimatingParametric EstimatingComparative EstimatingProject Cost ManagementFIDIC ContractsNEC ContractsJCT ContractsSecurity ClearanceSC ClearanceFlexible WorkingMulti-Project DeliveryLifecycle Phase Estimation
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Babcock International
A global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people. Contributes to products and services essential to national security and public infrastructure, from initial design to final decommissioning.
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Department Finance and Accounting
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Posted 2 months ago