Lead Estimator

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Westlakes Recruit Full time

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for experienced lead estimators with a background in infrastructure to be engaged on a contract basis.

About the role (accountabilities include but are not limited to):

Ensure Cost Management principles and processes are aligned with Risk Management, establishing contingency requirements within the overall budget envelope
Undertake reviews of Cost Estimates, which will include challenging proposals using cost benchmarks and norms within the review process
Develop overall Cost baselines, monitoring progress and taking corrective action in the management of Cost
Accomplished understanding of Cost Management techniques including Earned Value Management (EVM)
Demonstrate best practices by performing complex estimates and develop the supporting estimating deliverables, such as methodologies, basis documents and risk assessments
Work cross-functionally with other disciplines in the use of BIM data
Responsible for ensuring that the work performed on assigned projects is technically accurate, on schedule and within budget
Capable of using a range of data to develop cost models, in particular indirect costs
Coordinate technical issues with other functions on projects, including leading cost reviews
Understand work processes of other disciplines and functions on projects and proposals
Communicating cost related issues so that cost led design can be formulated
Draw on best practice from industry (e.g. benchmarking databases) for all estimating and related Controls services.
About You:

Membership of the RICS, ACostE, ICES or similar professional association and degree or equivalent experience or achieved NVQ Level 4 in Project Controls
Chartered Status or in the process of achieving Chartered Status
Experience in high value, complex type construction or infrastructure Estimating programmes
Experience of leading and managing teams within the estimating process and facilitate communication with stakeholders on a range of Estimating issues
Proficient at developing, understanding and quantifying work scope to develop first principals Cost Estimates
Skilled at converting estimates into budgets for control purposes, as well as monitoring and evaluating the implementation of risk, opportunity and uncertainty control measures
Ability to develop an analysis of external influencing factors such as inflation and market trends, both nationally and internationally
Ability to interpret regulations and industry codes / standards affecting complex high value estimates
Ability to understand cost drivers and their effect on the overall CWLC of a project
Experience of managing the performance of others in the development of all discipline activities on projects or programmes of high value and complexity.

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