There has never been a better time to join United Living Infrastructure Services as we build a team to deliver major infrastructure construction projects across the UK supporting the governments Net Zero transition targets.
A subsidiary of United Living Group, United Living Infrastructure Services provide design, construction, commissioning and maintenance services for the UK's critical energy and water infrastructure.
Working in partnership with our clients, which are the UK’s largest network owners and operators, we work on highly complex projects to deliver resilient infrastructure, meeting the needs of local communities as well as national interests.
One of our key strengths lies in our ability to deliver projects nationally, but also ensuring that within each programme of work, we engage with local communities.
We do this through employing people who are representative of the local communities we work in, training and developing them to take pride in the work they do, and to be responsible for delivering leading levels of performance across our projects.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for new build housing projects.
* Develop detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts using market insights and data.
* Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering.
* Analyse risks and provide cost-related advice to project teams.
* Collaborate with design, commercial, and project teams to ensure cost efficiency.
* Produce clear, detailed reports for internal and client use.
* Stay informed on market trends, material costs, and industry developments.
What We’re Looking For:
A detail-oriented professional with a strong background in estimating, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, cost-effective housing solutions.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of housing!
Qualifications
* Relevant Degree or equivalent
* Minimum 5 years Estimator experience is required
* Proven track record of winning profitable work
* Good understanding of business development and the bidding market place
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Estimating Software Packages
* Good data interrogation skills
* Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise
* Good knowledge of marketing and economic factors.
* Flexible approach to working to meet tender deadlines.
* Energetic, logical, and methodical.
* Ability to work on own initiative and well as part of a team.
* Strong practical knowledge of construction work types and methods.
* Good legal/contractual knowledge
* Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
* Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
* Proven track record in the development of cost models and predicted life cycle costs.
* Awareness of commercial aspects including standard forms of contracts (NEC, TPC2005, JCT, PPC2000), conflict management and dispute resolution.
* Valid driving licence