Project Cost Estimator

Overview

As a Project Cost Estimator within Urenco’s Government Services, you will develop and maintain cost estimates for major capital programmes, supporting investment decisions and project delivery. You will collaborate with site teams and group stakeholders to reflect scope, risks, schedules, and commercial considerations. You’ll apply probabilistic modelling, perform peer reviews, and drive best-practice estimating across complex projects, including brownfield and outage contexts. This role contributes to delivering secure, low-carbon energy while upholding high standards and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave (25 days + 1 day every 2 years, up to 30)
• Flexible days (13)
• Bonus scheme
• Pension (up to 16% employer contribution)
• Private medical & dental cover
• Flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost estimates using recognised methodologies
• Produce probabilistically modelled cost estimates to support investment decisions
• Develop counter-estimates to validate supplier submissions
• Assess cost impact of project changes, risks and opportunities
• Support CAPEX proposals and business cases
• Provide cost estimating expertise throughout development and execution
• Conduct peer reviews and estimate assurance activities
• Promote estimating best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Significant experience in project cost estimating for major capital projects
• Experience supporting large-scale projects and developing robust cost estimates
• Experience of brownfield projects, turnarounds, shutdowns, or outage activities
• Strong understanding of cost estimating methodologies and probabilistic modelling
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and develop reliable cost estimates
• Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills

• Detail-oriented
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Cost estimating methodologies
• Probabilistic modelling
• Stakeholder management

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