Lead Cost Estimator for Infrastructure Projects

3 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Abatec Recruitment Full time £65,000 - £75,000

About the Role: Abatec Recruitment is seeking a Lead Cost Estimator to join a prominent civil engineering firm. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on long-term infrastructure projects.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the timely collection and submission of essential data to evaluate and track the performance of individual contracts on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Collaborate with Contracts Managers to manage the daily financial administration of contracts, ensuring the profitability of construction activities while keeping the Commercial Manager informed of significant developments.
  • Draft and review sub-contract agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
  • Work closely with contract management to ensure all necessary notifications and submissions are completed promptly as per contract requirements.
  • Verify that main contract payment requests include all necessary claims and ensure timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts.
  • Support the Contracts Manager in managing sub-contractor performance to guarantee the efficient and timely fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
  • Ensure regular and prompt submission of main contract payment requests and manage cash collection, along with preparing sub-contractor payments in accordance with specified terms.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Experience in a civil engineering environment, preferably within the utilities or water sectors.
  • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, along with a solid understanding of construction processes.
  • Proficient negotiation skills with clients and sub-contractors, including drafting sub-contracts.
  • Capability to generate precise monthly cost and value reports, along with financial forecasts.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and evaluating them in collaboration with project team members.
  • Extensive background in managing live projects and final accounts, with a proven track record of successfully completing final accounts.

Benefits:

  • Car Allowance
  • 26 days of annual leave, with options to buy or sell up to 3 days
  • Private medical insurance for the employee, with the option to purchase family coverage
  • Life Assurance
  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice and support
  • Coverage for professional membership fees

For further details about this opportunity, please reach out to our recruitment team.



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