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Estimator Civils, Rail
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
An Estimator is needed for a contractor in the Midlands area with experience in civils, highways and tunnels.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the business development function by assisting with bids and preparing competitive, accurate estimates.
* Collaborate closely with technical, planning, and construction teams to develop detailed cost estimates for work packages and associated preliminaries.
* Provide cost input into developing construction methodology, temporary works, resource planning, and logistics.
* Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and validate quotes, unit rates, and proposed construction methodologies.
* Coordinate and align estimates with other estimators across the business.
* Contribute to project risk assessments by evaluating and estimating the cost implications of identified risks.
* Monitor and update budgets as the design evolves to ensure cost alignment and value.
* Support the evaluation and costing of changes during the bid stage.
* Maintain and update the company’s internal cost databases, market intelligence, and performance benchmarks between tender cycles.
Technical Skills And Competencies
* Strong understanding of estimating techniques and construction methodology.
* High degree of proficiency in first principles estimating techniques.
* Proficient in CCS (Candy Construction Software) for estimating.
* Skilled in both top-down and bottom-up estimating approaches.
* Knowledge of BIM-based cost models and risk tools such as QRA.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
* Strong ability to compile take-off measurements to a high degree of accuracy.
* Strong numerical, analytical, and data interpretation skills.
* High attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
* Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences in the most simplistic format.
* Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
* Highly self-motivated, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
* Resilient and adaptable when working to tight deadlines.
Qualifications, Certifications And Experience
* Relevant experience in estimating roles with a main contractor or Tier 2 contractor.
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects 50m to Billions
* In-depth understanding of construction techniques and their implications on cost.
* Expertise in using CCS (Candy Construction Software)
* Sector knowledge in one or more of the following: Rail, Ports, Marine, Smart Buildings, Heavy Civils, Tunnelling, or AirportsBefore You Apply
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