Trainee Project Estimator - Train to Fit

Trainee Project Estimator - Train to Fit

Location:

Warrington, Cheshire or Stoke Gifford, Bristol

Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid

Role Type:
Full time

The Experis Academy offers a unique opportunity to be trained and upskilled to become a highly skilled Estimator for Cavendish Nuclear. This role is part of our Academy division where you will receive training and development while representing Experis. The programmes support talent growth towards permanent roles with industry‑leading customers.

We are looking for an ambitious candidate with strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. If you wish to reskill or develop estimating skills, this opportunity is for you. The position requires outstanding customer‑facing and teamwork ability.

You will work in a delivery environment, supporting estimating activities for projects and programmes, and collaborate with colleagues to solve complex problems in the nuclear and infrastructure sector.

As part of the programme, you will receive training in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M), project management, planning and controls, Primavera, Excel, and soft skills such as negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. Training is scenario‑based with practical workshops.

The Estimating team calculates costs to deliver products or work to the client. Estimators participate in the tender process and throughout the project lifecycle to estimate change costs. They compile estimates in line with best practice, assessing required materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs, and produce estimates based on bills of quantities, schedules, drawings, specifications, and other client tender documents.

• Deliver estimates using the appropriate methodology as directed
• Adhere to the estimating plan
• Produce estimates aligned with the estimating structure (e.g., WBS)
• Adjust future estimates and norms based on project LFE and feedback
• Develop top‑down and bottom‑up estimates to meet control, forecasting, and finance requirements
• Produce independent cost and schedule estimates in support of programmes, including data analysis and writing reports
• Select appropriate estimating approaches, document and maintain the Basis of Estimate (BoE)
• Assess and manage risk and opportunity, support negotiations, and review scope to develop compliant proposals
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and Project Control guidelines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to communicate effectively and confidently
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Superior analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• A forward‑thinking approach that pre‑empts potential problems
• Professional commitment to high quality and passion for learning new skills
• Previous experience in a delivery environment within engineering, project or construction management, or related field emphasising delivery and output
• Competitive salary based on a 37‑hour working week, with bonus opportunities
• Entry point into a market‑leading aerospace, defence and security organisation and opportunity for a senior estimating role
• Comprehensive training programme including project management, planning & control, and practitioner exams covered by the programme

• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced life insurance cover
• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced accident insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Sick pay

The successful candidate must already possess or be able to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

Positions may be subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions, affecting eligibility based on citizenship, residency, or nationality. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –

Due to the high demand for these programmes, we strive to respond to all applicants. Please allow five working days for a response.

From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities to supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent and nurturing nuclear power plants, our role at Cavendish Nuclear is to clean up the nuclear legacy and help realise a future where nuclear contributes to energy security and net‑zero commitments.