Lead Estimator

A Tier 1 principal contractor delivering a major infrastructure programme is looking to engage with an experienced Lead Civils Estimator, who can be responsible for leading a multi-level estimating team and overseeing the development of robust cost plans and estimates across civil engineering, alliance services, plant and logistics packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Estimators, Estimators and Assistant Estimators.
• Develop detailed cost plans, budgets and estimates for major civil engineering works.
• Work closely with the Head of Estimating to maintain a consistent estimating approach across the project.
• Prepare accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and other project information.
• Build first principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Review design solutions, construction methodologies and value engineering opportunities.
• Liaise with planning, procurement, commercial, engineering and supply-chain teams to develop accurate pricing.
• Identify and record estimating assumptions, risks and opportunities.
• Support the commercial evaluation of project and programme risk.
• Produce auditable estimating documentation suitable for both internal and external assurance.
• Review Bills of Quantities and other pricing information.
• Monitor and record changes to estimates and budgets as designs and project information develop.
• Present, explain and negotiate estimates with senior internal stakeholders, clients and delivery partners.
• Mentor and support junior members of the estimating team.

The requirements for this opportunity include -

• Significant estimating experience gained within a Tier 1/main contractor civil engineering or infrastructure environment.
• Strong knowledge of first principles estimating across labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring an estimating team.
• Strong Excel capability and excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident client facing communication and presentation skills.
• Experience of Candy Estimating Software would be advantageous.
• Experience using RIB CostX for estimating and quantity take offs would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of AACE Estimate Classification principles would be advantageous.
• Previous commercial or operational experience within civil engineering may also be considered.
• Relevant professional chartership such as ICE, CICES, RICS or CIOB would be beneficial.
• Flexible and able to work collaboratively across a major multidisciplinary infrastructure programme.