Senior Estimator

Description

• Lead projects and project teams independently
• Implement best practices and consider sustainability in estimating processes
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates through all project stages, from concept to delivery and handover
• Produce and communicate basis of estimate reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and record the scope of estimating activities
• Establish and manage Work Breakdown and Cost Breakdown Structures
• Provide Technical Mentorship to Early Career Professionals
• Support risk and contingency management within a project team environment

Requirements

• Extensive experience in infrastructure projects, within the water sector
• Comprehensive understanding of TOTEX (Total Expenditure) calculations
• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience
• ACostE, MRICS, or MCIOB qualified, or actively working towards these certifications
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Familiarity with industry-standard estimating software such as CANDY, CONQUEST, or CAUSEWAY COST EX
• Proven track record in independently delivering, or leading on delivery of specific packages within, cost estimates at Feasibility, Optioneering, Detail design and/or Tender stage

Benefits

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Diverse Projects: Work on projects ranging from £100k to £100bn in value, providing a broad spectrum of experience
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• Secured Workload: Be part of a team with a secured workload pipeline of over £100m in Estimating work
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Career Progression: Enjoy clear career progression opportunities within our dedicated and growing practice of over 120 estimating professionals
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• Global Reach: While our work locations are pan-UK, we also engage in global projects, offering a truly international experience
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Comprehensive Training: Benefit from our Estimating Excellence Training Academy, designed to support your professional growth and upskilling
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.

Training + Development

Interview process

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