Estimator

Purpose of the role

The Estimator’s role is to support the Pre Construction Manager in preparing estimates for civil engineering and building works for Electricity Transmission Substations and High Voltage Direct Current Interconnector Convertor stations in accordance with company bidding/estimating systems and procedures.

Working predominantly with the Pre Construction Manager, but liaising with other members of tendering & engineering teams as deemed appropriate according to the specific tender, to develop customer and company requirements to secure value solutions in support of the wider tender to meet the company's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Produce take-offs and bills of quantities adhering to CESSM4 for civil enabling works, civil, structural and architectural packages
• Produce elemental cost plans for business development and budget submissions
• Strong working knowledge of estimating software
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
• Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures for the Civil Engineering, Building and Building Services works
• Identify and record opportunity and risk during tender process
• Maintain register of assumptions within estimate
• Produce detailed exclusions, assumptions and qualifications for tender

Handover

• Prepare estimating handover packs
• Maintain notes of handover meeting
• Provide ongoing support to Pre Construction Manager relating to estimate and key assumptions

Experience

• > 10 years experience within the Construction industry
• > 5 years in an Estimating capacity
• Thorough working knowledge of CESMM4 required

Qualifications & Competence Requirements

Mandatory

Good Communicator and Pro-active demeanor

Experience within a bid team and/or commercial setting

Experience of working as part of a Project Delivery Team

One of the following:

BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology alternatively relevant experience with HNC/HND in a Building/Civil Engineering/Construction discipline.

Several years' experience in at least one project-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Building Construction, etc.)

Strong knowledge & understanding of civil/building design and construction methodology.

Strong knowledge of CESMM4

Assertive and strong personality

Strong Commercial / Contractual awareness

Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015

Good Environmental Awareness

Professional Membership of one or more of the following:

CEng/IEng with the Institute of Civil Engineers

MCIOB/ICIOB with the Chartered Institute of Building

MRICS/AssocRICS- Construction Pathways

Desirable

Infrastructure experience e.g. power sector (Substations, Power generation etc) or Water experience.

Building Services knowledge.