Senior Estimator / Estimator

Our client, a globally renowned project and cost management consultancy, specialises in delivering leading sustainable solutions across a wide spectrum of sectors including Energy, Infrastructure, Defence, and Industrial. Is expanding their Northern Function Estimating and Cost team, actively looking for Estimators/ Senior Estimators to support a high-profile client commission/ project, offering consultants the flexibility to work seamlessly between head office and client sites.

With offices strategically located throughout the UK, you'll be allocated to the one nearest to you, with occasional visits to client initiatives.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are not only financially feasible but also delivered within budgetary constraints while meeting stringent quality standards and exceeding client expectations. This position offers a hybrid working pattern for individuals located near their offices in Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Stockton-on-Tees, and Glasgow.

The team prides itself on its ability to integrate proven Estimating methods with creative thinking and cutting-edge technology, seamlessly combining people, data, and technology to deliver exceptional results on high-profile projects across the UK and beyond.

Industry:

Infrastructure, Energy/Renewables, Oil and Gas, Offshore Wind Farms, Highways, Rail, Nuclear, Defence, Petrochemical

Roles and Salaries:

• Senior Estimator: £60,000pa - £65,000pa. Framework-governed with flexibility, requiring occasional travel as per client needs, with affiliation to at least one head office.
• Estimator: £50,000pa - £55,000pa. Competitive salary based on experience, potential for remote work with visibility for seniors, and travel as per client needs, with affiliation to at least one office.
• Associate Director: £70,000pa - £75,000pa + car allowance. Competitive salary based on experience, with travel as per client needs, and affiliation to at least one office.

Job Requirements:

• Remote work with occasional travel between client sites and your main office.
• Understanding of cost drivers and ability to convert engineering data into meaningful cost drivers.
• Knowledge of both direct and indirect costs.
• Providing professional advice to clients' stakeholders.
• Continuous development and improvement of client policies and procedures.
• Assisting in the development of a benchmarking database and reporting process.
• Experience in Energy, Infrastructure, Defence, Nuclear Rail, Highways or Industrial sectors.
• Collaborating with the Scheduling Team to integrate and align cost models and schedules.
• Familiarity with the project and program lifecycle.
• Experience with cost in relation to contracts.
• Effective client interface skills with the ability to offer project advice.

Requirements:

• Recognised diploma or degree, or qualified by experience.
• Ideally, membership in a relevant professional association (RICS, ACostE, ICES, AACE).
• Proficiency in Estimating from first principles and experience with Estimating software (e.g., CostX).
• Ability to reconcile cost information.
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative and relationship-building abilities across wider teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits:

Our client offers an environment fostering professional growth on impactful construction projects, exposure to international expertise, and niche innovations. Their commitment to high standards is reflected in their awards, contributing to a Net Zero Carbon future. Industry-leading programs enhance skills and knowledge at all career stages, allowing you to make a positive impact on the industry.

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