Principal Estimator

Assystem GmbH • TRAFFIC • Gloucestershire, Bristol, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Our Vacancy# Principal Estimator Defence Contracting / Project Management Bristol United Kingdom 30/09/25 On site ShareAssystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description Your future team Are you ready to make a real impact by supporting the delivery of vital military capability Principal Estimator , where your expertise will help shape the future of defence programmes. Your missions: As a Principal Estimator, you'll play a critical role in managing the cost and financial aspects of high-value defence programmes - from bid to completion: Develop and implement effective estimating processes and techniques Ensure forecasts for bids and contracts are robust, accurate, and integrated Collaborate with Risk, Cost Control, and Scheduling teams for cohesive project delivery Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Establish and maintain best-practice estimating systems across the portfolio Standardise approaches across projects and align with Project Controls Develop Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts Support bid proposals and contract change estimates Contribute to Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) development Coordinate closely with other discipline leads for integrated estimatingAs one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes:25 days of annual leave + bank holidays 8% company pension contributions Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more Get professional and industry membership fees paid for Qualifications/Skills to be successful: Proven experience as an Estimator in complex project environments Solid understanding of Project Controls principles and disciplines Experience working on bids, proposals, or large-scale programmes.Permanent Staff or Umbrella Contract positionHybrid, 2 days per week at Client site in BristolPlease be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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