Lead Estimator

Description

A Tier 1 principal contractor delivering a major infrastructure programme is looking to engage with an experienced Lead Civils Estimator, who can be responsible for leading a multi-level estimating team and overseeing the development of robust cost plans and estimates across civil engineering, alliance services, plant and logistics packages.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Senior Estimators, Estimators and Assistant Estimators. Develop detailed cost plans, budgets and estimates for major civil engineering works. Work closely with the Head of Estimating to maintain a consistent estimating approach across the project. Prepare accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and other project information. Build first principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages. Review design solutions, construction methodologies and value engineering opportunities. Liaise with planning, procurement, commercial, engineering and supply-chain teams to develop accurate pricing. Identify and record estimating assumptions, risks and opportunities. Support the commercial evaluation of project and programme risk. Produce auditable estimating documentation suitable for both internal and external assurance. Review Bills of Quantities and other pricing information. Monitor and record changes to estimates and budgets as designs and project information develop. Present, explain and negotiate estimates with senior internal stakeholders, clients and delivery partners. Mentor and support junior members of the estimating team.

The requirements for this opportunity include

Significant estimating experience gained within a Tier 1/main contractor civil engineering or infrastructure environment. Strong knowledge of first principles estimating across labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages. Previous experience leading or mentoring an estimating team. Strong Excel capability and excellent numerical and analytical skills. Confident client-facing communication and presentation skills. Experience of Candy Estimating Software would be advantageous. Experience using RIB CostX for estimating and quantity take-offs would be beneficial. Knowledge of AACE Estimate Classification principles would be advantageous. Previous commercial or operational experience within civil engineering may also be considered. Relevant professional chartership such as ICE, CICES, RICS or CIOB would be beneficial. Flexible and able to work collaboratively across a major multidisciplinary infrastructure programme.

If you are an experienced Lead Estimator from a major infrastructure or civil engineering contracting background, please submit your CV for further information.

Ad ID: 5419327630