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The Vacancy
Binnies an RSK Group company is looking for a Head of Estimating to join us as part of our @one Alliance partnership.
Head of Estimating
Location: Peterborough/ Hybrid
Benefits:
🌟 9-day working fortnight
💷 Competitive pension scheme
🌴 33 days annual leave
🤝 Paid volunteering day each year
👶 Enhanced parental leave
🩺 Private medical cover
🎓 Support of 2 paid qualifications
💰 Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)
Who are we?
Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
Water and the natural environment are the foundation of life, society, and our economy. The East of England is home to unique rivers, wetlands, and coastlines—but it is also one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. With one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, we are delivering resilient water supplies, enabling sustainable growth, tackling climate change, and protecting the natural environment.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Estimating to lead our estimating function across the @one Alliance during AMP8—our most ambitious investment cycle to date.
This is a high-impact strategic leadership role, responsible for shaping estimating strategy, driving commercial excellence, and supporting the successful delivery of over 750 capital projects. You and your team will play a critical role in determining project value, performance, and risk—ensuring the right commercial outcomes for the business, our customers, and the environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Leadership
Lead and evolve the estimating strategy in line with our goals for affordability, carbon reduction, and environmental performance
Take full accountability for all estimating activities across the @one Alliance
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing estimating team
Own and maintain the business cost base, ensuring accuracy and relevance
Champion a culture of commercial excellence, transparency, and outperformance
Project Delivery & Estimating
Oversee estimates across key delivery milestones, including:
Affordability assessments and early-stage cost assurance
Optioneering with high-level budget estimates
Outline & detailed design estimates, combining top-down and bottom-up methodologies
Ensure consistency, robustness, and quality across all estimate outputs
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams including Design, Commercial, Project Management, Construction, Planning and Procurement
Build strong relationships with supply chain partners and cost intelligence teams
Maintain integrity of the estimating process while balancing stakeholder needs
Cost Capture & Intelligence
Lead all cost capture activities to enhance the business cost base
Collaborate with commercial and procurement teams to capture accurate project data
Use insights to improve estimating accuracy and inform regulatory submissions
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in estimating systems, tools, and processes
Champion standard product use and challenge inefficiencies
Support innovation initiatives with cost modelling and analysis
People & Culture
Develop, coach, and inspire your team to deliver high performance
Champion diversity, inclusion, and a culture where every voice is heard
Ensure team wellbeing, engagement, and continuous development
Health & Safety
Promote a strong safety culture with a goal of zero incidents
Ensure compliance with H&S policies, audits, and reporting
Lead by example in safe working practices
About You
Qualifications & Experience
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline
Proven experience leading large estimating functions within major capital programmes (£100m+ annually)
Background with a principal contractor on complex infrastructure or construction projects
In depth knowledge of estimating, commercial, and financial processes
Experience with NEC3, PSC and ECC contracts (particularly Option C)
Demonstrated ability to influence strategic business outcomes
Professional qualification (RICS, ICES, CIOB) desirable
Skills & Attributes
Strategic, innovative, and proactive mindset
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Confident in challenging and influencing senior stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, including simplifying financial information
Results-driven with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Collaborative and motivated team player
Why Join @one Alliance?
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation shaping the future of water and the environment
Lead during our largest-ever investment programme (AMP8)
Work within the innovative and collaborative alliance
Make a lasting impact on communities, infrastructure, and sustainability
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About Us
We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.
Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.
Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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