Estimating Associate Director/ Project Director Defence

Overview

As Associate Director/Project Director in Estimating, you lead the production of robust cost estimates and cost plans for defence projects. You will drive best-practice estimating, support bids, and guide a team while engaging with clients and cross-functional colleagues. Your work directly informs client decisions and new business opportunities within a high-security defence context. You will shape estimating capabilities and contribute to strategic objectives across programmes and major projects.

Pay / Benefits

• equal opportunity employer
• flexible working environment
• work-life balance
• inclusive networks (DEI, Wellbeing, Military, Parents and Carers)
• opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects
• varied, rewarding client portfolio

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of accurate, comprehensive estimates and cost plans for projects/programmes
• Promote and develop estimating best practices within the firm
• Support or lead bids for new work and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Provide direction and mentorship to staff and act as a role model
• Interface with clients and other consultants at all project stages
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Stay current with developments in estimating and related technology
• Contribute to knowledge management and departmental objectives

Key requirements

• Proven estimating leadership experience
• Defence sector estimating experience
• Qualified to high standard in Estimating or Quantity Surveying with relevant experience
• Experience using estimating software packages
• Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects
• Experience in leading and managing teams
• Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB / ACostE

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• estimating software proficiency
• cost estimating and cost planning
• data analysis and estimating data management

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