Description Costain are working across several Water Industry accounts for the remaining AMP7 works and to mobilise AMP8 early works. The estimating function is growing rapidly to facilitate the increased volume of works being forecast over the next 5 years, with projects varying from £5m to over £100m in value. The Lead Estimator will join the current Water estimating team and be responsible for 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: 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 Qualifications Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/ICA Engineering related discipline Preferably Chartered Significant experience working as a Senior Estimator for a major civils contractor (preferably 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 Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given Full UK driving licence