Senior Estimator

Overview

As a Senior Estimator for Dragados on the Euston Station development, you will ensure that all target cost plans are comprehensive, fully integrated, cost-effective, and benchmarked using both internal and external data. This role entails close collaboration with various departments and managing detailed cost estimations to support the project’s financial success.

Key Duties

• Assist the business development team by preparing competitive and precise cost estimates for bids.
• Work closely with technical, planning, and construction units to formulate detailed cost estimates for work packages and preliminaries.
• Contribute cost insights related to construction methods, temporary works, resource allocation, and logistics coordination.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to collect, verify, and validate quotes and construction methodologies.
• Synchronize cost estimates with other estimators within the organisation to ensure consistency.
• Support project risk assessments by analyzing and estimating the financial impact of identified risks.
• Regularly update and monitor budgets as design evolves to maintain cost control and deliver value.
• Assist in evaluating and costing changes during the tender phases.
• Maintain and refresh internal cost databases, market intelligence, and performance benchmarks between tenders.

Required Technical Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of estimating techniques and construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in first principles estimation and both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
• Familiarity with BIM cost modeling and risk assessment tools like QRA.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and analytical tools.
• Ability to carry out accurate take-off measurements.
• Strong numerical analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to perform accurately under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present complex information clearly.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with initiative and resilience under deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Sound understanding of standard industry contracts, including NEC, and procurement methods.
• Experience in infrastructure, rail, or other major projects.
• Proven capability to establish strong relationships with clients, design teams, and stakeholders.
• Highly numerate with a focus on detail accuracy.
• Experienced in cost planning and familiar with measurement software such as CostX or Bluebeam.

Corporate Values

• Excellence: Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality project delivery through innovation and training.
• Integrity: Operating ethically and transparently, upholding high integrity standards.
• Trust: Building and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and suppliers based on mutual respect and trust.
• Sustainability: Dedicated to sustainable development with social and environmental responsibility.
• Profitability: Balancing profitability with providing value to communities as part of the sustainability focus.

Equal Opportunity

Dragados endorses principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. The company commits to non-discrimination and respect for human rights as stipulated in its Code of Conduct, which applies universally to all employees.

Additional Details

Employment is permanent and full-time, based onsite in London.