Lead Estimator
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Falmer |
| Area | East Sussex, London and the Home Counties |
| Sector | WaterWater - CivilWater - Other Water |
| Salary | £70k - 80k per year |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | AARFW00256 |
| Job Views | 102 |
- 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 discipline
