Lead Estimator

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 discipline