Required Skills
Estimating
Quantity Surveying
Cost Estimating
Cost Planning
Estimating Software
Infrastructure Projects
Heavy Civils
Job Summary
Our Client, a design engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Estimator/Senior Estimator to join their team to work on projects across Infrastructure, Energy, Power, Nuclear New Build.
This role can be based in any of the following locations: Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham.
Experience
- An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices and methods of measurements (e.g., RMM, MMHW etc).
- Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.
- Understanding of the Cost drivers that define a project and ability to convert engineering data into meaningful cost drivers.
-Ability to challenge colleagues in a constructive manner in order to achieve positive outcomes.
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present cost work concisely.
- Strong network within the infrastructure sector.
- Knowledge and experience of using estimating software packages and creating custom spreadsheets for cost monitoring and reporting. Power BI experience would be beneficial but not essential.
- Recognised expertise and experience in cost estimating.
- Experience within the Nuclear/Traditional/Renewable Energy Generation industry would be ideal, although it’s not essential and they would welcome any insights or learnings you can bring from other industries.
- Sound understanding of relevant AACE RP's and estimate classification systems. Demonstrate knowledge and application of each class level.
- Degree level in a construction related field or equivalent experience and qualifications.
- Desirable membership of RICS / CIOB /A. Cost E.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams and unlock future talent for the business.
- Experience on significant Infrastructure projects, especially Major project/programmes of work experience.
- Proven track record of technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional service delivery in estimating across infrastructure projects in one or more of the following: rail and transport, heavy civils, energy and nuclear.
- Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient design solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Aid in the development of benchmarking database and reporting process to provide timely and accurate advice to inform decision making.
- Deliver excellent client service on their commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
- Represent the company whilst on commissioned roles within their client teams.
- Attend Customer meetings and negotiations, ensuring clarifications and presentations are available and reviewed ahead of requests.
- Provide professional advice on cost to stakeholders (including but not limited to Procurement Specialists, Cost / Contract Management Personnel, Estimators and Project Controls) in the company and for their clients.
- Ability to work independently to produce estimates at various stages of a project using various methods of measurements and estimating software.
- Undertake estimating, cost planning & estimate assurance exercises.
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