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Lead Estimator
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Falmer
Expire in: 16 hours
Job Description
Lead Estimator
£80,000
50% WFH - 50% office
Brighton
We are looking for an experienced Lead Estimator to join our client’s team in the water industry.
This is a permanent position with the flexibility of hybrid working, offering a great balance between office and remote work.
You will report directly to the Pre-Construction Lead and your role will cover reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of innovative solutions and Bottom-up-estimates for the schemes along with a Top-Down review from cost curves and Schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed Target Price.
Responsibilities
Lead the estimating function across multiple water projects including management of a multi-discipline estimating team including civil, mechanical and electrical estimating
Responsible for interfacing with the framework design, engineering, and delivery teams to provide estimating support for both projects and tenders
Work with the head of estimating to manage the estimating resources across the division
Be a leader in the bid / project team taking responsibility for the preparation of the estimate
Develop estimates at all stages of project life cycle from feasibility and concept through to detailed design stage
Lead on the development of estimating strategies and present to senior stakeholders both internal and external
Work closely with the bid and/or project team and be responsible for preparation of either the civils, electrical or mechanical estimate for each project
Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced
Attend site visits during the tender period
Experience/Skills
Essential
Preferably Chartered
Significant experience working as an Estimator for a major civils contractor in the water sector
Experienced pricing medium to large value civil engineering projects
Familiar with Civil Engineering Method of Measurement
Customer Focused, Open and Honest, Safe and Environmentally aware
Excellent communication skills and a great team player
Desirable:
Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given.
Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/ICA Engineering related disciplineBefore You Apply
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