Senior Estimator

Due to continued growth in our Infrastructure team are looking for a Senior Estimator to work with our clients, on the delivery of large scale projects.
Acting as a key figure in preparing detailed cost estimates, analysing project documents, and evaluating risks and opportunities. The role holder is responsible for communicating findings and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely project cost management.
The Senior Estimator is responsible for the review of estimate data and finalising unit cost pricing. The role holder will collaborate with engineers, supervise cost estimates, train junior estimators, and support the reporting cycle for estimate changes. The role holder will coordinate with the project management and engineering functions throughout the estimate development process.
Responsibilities
Prepare cost estimates to an appropriate level of detail consistent with the available design information.
Analyse documents, drawings, and project plans to identify factors that may influence project cost.
Provide continuous evaluation of estimates to determine the potential risks or opportunities that may influence the completion of the project to ensure it remains within budget.
Communicate cost estimating deliverables and findings to senior management, contractors, and vendors through presentations and reports.
Obtain accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, and suppliers to support estimate preparation, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
Review and finalise estimates to reflect current market conditions and specific project conditions.
Review historical benchmark cost information and identify any significant variances.
Collaborate proactively with organisation to gain a clear understanding of the project scope to support estimate preparation and ensure alignment with project goals.
Provide continuous training and mentorship to junior and intermediate level estimators.
Proactively support the reporting cycle that clearly communicates estimate changes and the rationale behind them, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness in routine reporting.
Prepare and review material take offs from documents and drawings.
Review contract documents to understand scope of work and cost allowances for scope changes.
Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.
Experience
10+ years’ experience in cost management and estimation.
5+ years experience conducting cost management and estimation on active civil, rail / transit, airport, or commercial construction project.
Knowledge of various types of contracting methods such as, Design/Bid/Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management At Risk (CMAR), Guarantee Maximum Price (GPM) etc.
Experience with estimating software such as Candy, CostX, or similar.
Tangible experience of implementing the costing and estimating frameworks within a PMO function.
Experience in large, civil engineering projects in the rail, water or aviation sectors, we will also consider candidates who have experience on other large, Civil Engineering infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of the NEC form of Contract
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive estimating.
Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to maintain the estimating process and timeline.
Strong understanding of Information Technology in the performance of work including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Deep understanding of industry-specific technical aspects.
Ability to identify and assess potential risks and opportunities.
Proficiency in negotiating with vendors and contractors.
Precision in preparing detailed estimates and reviewing project documents.
Strong knowledge of estimation and project management software.
Ability to supervise, train and mentor junior and intermediate estimators.
Skill in identifying and resolving issues that may impact project costs.
Formal Education Qualifications
Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying is preferrable but not required.
Professional Memberships
Membership of a relevant professional organisation is preferable but not essential i.e. AACE International, Acoste, PMI, APM, SCSI / RICS, IEI or similar

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No