Estimator

Job Overview

The Estimator plays a crucial role in preparing detailed cost projections for various work packages and preliminary bills related to construction projects. This position collaborates closely with both construction and design teams to ensure the estimate accurately reflects project constraints, methodologies, and their cost implications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the business development team by assisting the Chief Estimator in bidding for new contracts and preparing quotations.
• Collaborate with technical and tender teams to estimate direct costs of work packages and associated preliminaries.
• Coordinate with planning and construction teams to integrate cost inputs during methodology development, including temporary works and staffing costs.
• Work jointly with other estimators to ensure cohesive and comprehensive cost assessments.
• Research and verify costs for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and validate quotations, ensuring their methodologies align with the budget.
• Contribute to project risk assessments by estimating costs associated with risk items and evaluating risk levels per work package.
• Regularly review design progress and update budgets as needed.
• Provide evaluations on project change impacts.
• Maintain ongoing contact with the supply chain between tenders to analyze and update production rates, exchange rates, and price databases; monitor project delivery for alignment.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of estimating principles and construction methodologies.
• Capability to perform both top-down and bottom-up cost estimations using quotations or first-principles approaches.
• Proficiency with IT systems related to estimating processes.
• Strong numerical skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience utilizing Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) and sensitivity modeling software.
• Ability to employ BIM modeling to develop cost estimate models.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project estimating, preferably with main or tier 2 contractors.
• Prior involvement in significant construction projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and cost implications.
• Relevant academic degree in surveying or construction disciplines.
• Chartered status accredited by RICS or equivalent professional body.

Company Values

• Excellence: Advocating innovation, professional growth, and continual enhancement to deliver top-quality projects.
• Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and transparency across all business dealings.
• Trust: Building and maintaining solid relationships internally and externally based on mutual respect.
• Sustainability: Commitment to responsible development and positive societal and environmental contributions.
• Profitability: Achieving financial success while adding value to the communities served.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company adheres firmly to principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring fair treatment, non-discrimination, and respect for human rights consistent with its Code of Conduct.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Work Hours: Not specified
• Salary: Competitive