Senior Estimator

Overview

Lead cost estimating, develop strategies, manage team, ensure alignment with project plans.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• risk management
• uncertainty analysis
• cost benchmarking
• estimate strategy
• tender review

Tasks

-Line management, including leading, mentoring, and coaching your team (Senior role only) -Participate in the Project Risk Management process and when required, prepare/assist the production of Project Risk Logs for input to the estimates. -Produce estimates in compliance with EDF Energy standards and procedures, and issue estimates in accordance with the project life cycle, including reports specific to project needs. -Regular interfacing and integration with the Planning Engineer to ensure alignment between estimate and Project Plan. -Carry out estimate uncertainty and event risk analysis and modelling to provide provision for uncertainty (contingency) recommendations. -Prepare and develop estimates and basis of estimates for investment strategy and feasibility studies through a project gated process. -Contribute to the drafting and updating of project documents (PDD, IRM papers etc.) to ensure that they contain the relevant estimate data for controlling the project schedule, costs and variances. -Collate and analyse historical cost data for bench-marking purposes. -Provide input to the tender review process, including claim evaluations and valuations of significant changes -Support the development of an estimate strategy through a gated project process.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• excel
• sap
• macoste
• estimating
• project management

What You Bring

-Technical aptitude with a some understanding of Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning activities and their relation to project costs. -Experience in the use of estimating methodologies coordinating information & interpreting technical specifications and engineering drawings of varying complexity, to produce a coherent & accurate estimate. -An analytical bias with the ability to provide solutions to issues. -MACostE desirable -Knowledge of preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation. -Able to develop strong internal and external relationships and able to deliver against stakeholder expectations. -Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering or Building related discipline. -Strong MS excel skills and a working knowledge of MS Word and Power Point. -Experience in the use of Estimating software packages and SAP. (Desirable) -Technical aptitude with a high level of understanding of Project Management, Engineering, Regulatory, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning activities and their relation to project costs. -Ability to co-ordinate disparate information into a coherent estimate

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About Costain Group Plc

-A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors. -Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients. -Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure. -Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes. -Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management. -Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

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