Civils Estimator - #1750950

Key Responsibilities for the Civil Estimator role include:Developing and producing the discipline specific estimate, quantitative take-off and Bills Of Quantity (BOQs). Assisting in the development of and actively developing an understanding of the project solution, challenge where appropriate, to enable the creation of the estimate.

Engaging and coordinating with all Estimating disciplines and Engineering / Technical Specialists. Conducting detailed cost estimates for a variety of groundworks projects. Analysing project plans and specifications to develop accurate pricing.

Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather essential information. Preparing comprehensive bid proposals and ensure timely submissions. Monitoring and update project budgets, ensuring costs remain within agreed parameters.

Providing support in negotiations with clients and suppliers.

Requirements:Composition and issuing of enquiries to the stakeholders, adjudication of returned quotations, preparation of bid tabs for supplier/subcontractor comparisons and recommendations for the basis of estimate.Estimate work to be carried out directly utilising own resources

Prepare estimate summaries and submission documents relating to; estimate reviews, cost assurance and client submittals.Participate and support the handover of estimating data to delivery teams

Engage and develop relationships with key stakeholders

Communicate with the wider business including commercial, procurement, engineering and construction teams.Build and maintain client relationships.Support and provide input to the management of risk and opportunity

Be aware of current health, safety and environmental requirements and changes

Obtain feedback on delivered projects; incorporate lesson learnt within future projects and utilise cost data

Support the development and implementation of continual improvement and increased efficiencies in the departments data and processes.Input to and maintain quotation and cost rate databases, cost curve and cost models.

About the candidate: The estimating role forms an essential link in the pre-construction / tendering processes, requiring an effective communicator, with experience to interpret, interrogate and influence the design and construction of a project, whilst developing the cost estimate and associated deliverables.

Skills and experience should include: Degree educated in ideally engineering or surveying or construction related.Civil Works estimating experience utilising a computerised analytical estimating system

Ability to complete first principal measurements and cost estimation utilising in-house resources

Capability to estimate projects at different stages of the project life cycle, from high-level budget through to detailed estimates with quantitative take-off, working with the relevant level of design detail at each stage.Experience sufficient to understand and influence the design and constructability of a project.Experience with opportunity and risk management techniques and application within an estimate

Expertise gained within a civils and groundworks environment

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Ability to integrate and be part of a team

Self-disciplined and organised able to manage work and to work to strict deadlines

Commercially astute

Salary & benefits

Competitive Salary- Please state expectations upon application

Company car or car allowancePensionOther benefits depending on level of experience

Recruitment process1st Stage interview with retained advisors JP Executive Search2nd stage with Directors3rd stage with Director