Senior Estimator - Defence

Senior Estimator - Defence

Bristol (Hybrid Working – 2–3 Days On Site Per Week)

£40,000 – £70,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy supporting critical Defence programmes across the UK. This role offers a chance to work on nationally significant programmes with flexible hybrid working and strong career development opportunities.

As a Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the development, assurance and delivery of robust cost estimates that support strategic project and programme decision‑making.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing estimates and cost models from early‑stage order‑of‑magnitude assessments through to detailed estimates
• Delivering estimating assurance activities
• Supporting major programme estimating strategies
• Analysing commercial data and benchmarking information
• Providing expert estimating support to Defence sector clients
• Lead or support the production of accurate and comprehensive project and programme estimates
• Develop and maintain complex cost models
• Work collaboratively within integrated Project Controls teams
• Support business development and bid opportunities
• Promote estimating best practice and continuous improvement
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to the growth and development of Defence estimating capability
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends, tools and best‑practice methodologies

• Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience working within the Defence sector
• Strong experience producing, assuring and delivering complex estimates and cost models
• Experience working in integrated Project Controls environments
• Experience supporting public sector projects or programmes
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in client‑facing environments

If you are an experienced Defence Estimator looking for your next challenge in Bristol, we would love to hear from you.

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