Job Description

Cost Estimating & Intelligence Manager


Full-time
Shift Work?: No
Career area: RECRUITER TO COMPLETE!
Primary Contractual Location: 25 Copthall Avenue
Term of Employment: Permanent

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Cost Estimating & Intelligence Manager - Sizewell C

Location:

London, Suffolk, or Manchester (2-3 days a week in the office with occasional travel elsewhere)

Salary:

Circa 80,000 + benefits + bonus

Contract Type:

Full time, permanent

Closing Date:

Wednesday 8th October 2025


Are you ready to help shape one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects?


Sizewell C is looking for an experienced Cost Estimating & Intelligence Manager to lead the development and implementation of cost estimating standards across the business. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of nuclear energy in the UK while driving best in class practices in cost intelligence and business change.

Why Join Sizewell C?

Sizewell C is a once in a generation project that will power around six million homes with low-carbon electricity. As part of our mission to deliver sustainable energy, we're building a team of forward thinking professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a lasting impact.


Joining Sizewell C means being part of a project that:

Supports UK energy security and net-zero goals. Invests in local communities and supply chains. Offers long-term career growth in a high-profile infrastructure environment.

What will you be doing as an Estimating Manager?

As an Cost Estimating & Intelligence Manager, you'll be responsible for:

Setting and implementing the estimating strategy across SZC. Ensuring consistency and compliance with IPA cost estimating guidance. Creating and governing a corporate Cost Estimating Manual. Leading change and influencing senior stakeholders to embed best practices. Supporting delivery programmes with cost intelligence and performance insights.


This role is not about producing estimates yourself, but about ensuring the standards, systems, and governance around estimating are robust, consistent, and aligned with SZC's strategic goals.

Are you who we're searching for?

We're seeking someone with:

Extensive business experience in infrastructure, ideally in civils, supply chain, or client side environments. A background in cost management, cost intelligence, or senior data analysis. Strong experience in business change, stakeholder engagement, and data driven decision making. The ability to influence at a senior level and drive professional standards. Experience with estimating software, benchmarking, and reporting tools like PowerBI.

While nuclear experience is not essential, familiarity with large-scale infrastructure projects is key.

So, what's in it for you?

You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years), with holiday trading options. Bonus: Up to 5% annually Pension: Defined contribution scheme up to 7.5% employee/ 15% employer Flexible Benefits Allowance: To spend on health, wellbeing, and lifestyle perks. Discounts & Perks: Microsoft, Office Furniture, Dining Card, Travel Insurance, Tech Vouchers, and more. Cycle to Work & EV Car Scheme: Salary sacrifice options for sustainable commuting.

Progression & Culture

You'll be part of a team reporting into the Contract Management function, working alongside estimators and analysts. The role offers future progression into broader leadership roles across supply chain and ESG functions.


Our team culture values:

Clarity in communication and decision-making. Solidarity and collaboration. Respect for diverse perspectives. Positivity and continuous improvement. Humility in leadership and learning.

Apply Today

If you're ready to help shape the future of UK infrastructure and meet the criteria above, apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025

Additional Information

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Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.


It's not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe's largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That's one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you've ever experienced before, and you'll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.


The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C - along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset - is powering the change. We're ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there's never been a better time to join our project.


By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C's employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.