Cost Engineer/Estimator

Overview

Cost Engineer managing estimating, budgeting, and procurement for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost planning
• estimating
• assurance support
• stakeholder management
• budget monitoring
• benchmarking

Tasks

-Feeding into the Senior Cost Engineer and the Head of Estimating on the project to ensure consistency in cost planning & estimating approach set out by the client. -Providing assurance support to wider estimating team to produce and develop the price, mentoring and supporting more junior members of the estimating team. -Stakeholder management to produce the Estimate e.g., planning, procurement etc. -Work closely with a Senior Cost Engineer or on own to produce various cost planning & estimating documentation that can be assured both internally and externally. -Presenting, negotiating and justifying prices produced in an open and honest manner to both senior leaders within the business and/or external customers/partners. -Monitoring and managing construction budgets through preconstruction including supporting change management -Providing quantification support during cost planning and estimating activities. -Support preconstruction and delivery teams in periodically collating benchmarking data

Requirements

• excel
• costx
• candy
• chartered
• aace
• commercial

What You Bring

-Proficient in the use of Excel and similar software. -Commercial or operational background considered. -Excellent client-facing/communications skills -Experience of working with the AACE principles of Estimating Class and associated maturity -Experienced estimating background using RIB Cost X Quantification & Estimating Software. -Experienced estimating background using Candy Estimating Software. -Chartered by relevant industry-recognised chartership e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB Etc -Infrastructure Main Contractor background ideally in the Civil engineering market.

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Benefits

-Mobile and flexible

About Soben

-Transforming cost consultancy services for the construction industry. -Delivering precise and effective cost management, creating value for clients across the globe. -Highly specialized in supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, and engineering projects. -From residential and commercial developments to industrial facilities, exceling in managing complex ventures. -Offering expert services in the energy, water, and utilities sectors, optimizing resource management. -Recognized for expertise in infrastructure projects, ensuring they remain within budget while meeting high-quality standards. -A team working hand-in-hand with clients, offering tailored solutions that enhance project outcomes and reduce risks. -Known for deep commitment to cost transparency, providing clients with clear, actionable financial insights. -An extensive project portfolio spanning diverse sectors, from commercial properties to government initiatives.

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