Abatec are assisting a Tier 1 water sector specialist contractor who are looking to strengthen our Estimating team with a Lead Estimator based at Falmer with hybrid working available.
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.
As a Senior Estimator you will:
* 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
Our client requires a Senior Estimators with:
* 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
* 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
Salary and benefits include:
* Up to £90,000 per annum
* Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
* Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
* Contribution Pension scheme
* Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance
* And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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