Senior Estimator

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom ChandlerKBS Full time
Job Description

ChandlerKBS is a leading provider of independent consultancy services across various sectors in the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. We work with prominent clients in the private, public, and utility sectors, delivering exceptional services with pride.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator to join our Water/Utilities team, working on projects in the Manchester area.

The role of a Senior Estimator involves:

  • Preparation of Quantities: Extracting quantities from drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge Capture and Sharing: Supporting the capture, sharing, and innovation of knowledge.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector levels.
  • Abstract Preparation: Preparing abstracts of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
  • Technical and Commercial Appraisal: Evaluating technical and commercial aspects of material and subcontractor quotations.
  • Analytical Estimates: Preparing analytical estimates, including detailed appraisals of construction plant and temporary works.
  • Submission Document Preparation: Contributing to the preparation of submission documents.
  • Site Visits: Attending site visits during the tender period.
  • Estimating Software: Utilizing estimating software to prepare estimates.
  • Construction Methods: Evaluating construction methods and formulating alternative proposals, in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner.
  • Capital Expenditure and Income Forecasts: Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income.
  • Cash Flow Forecasts: Preparing cash flow forecasts.
  • Day-to-Day Delivery: Providing support for day-to-day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, supporting larger projects/programmes of work, and demonstrating the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Business Development: Developing our business through networking and developing client relationships.
  • Performance Management: Supporting the delivery of work through proactive involvement and performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard.
  • Corporate Governance: Providing services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures, where applicable.
  • Continuing Professional Development: Demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.

Key Attributes:

The ability to:

  • Deliver results in a client-facing role.
  • Deal with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment.
  • Cope with demanding and changing timeframes.
  • Provide support to junior team members.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
  • Work to strict deadlines.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract, including NEC, either Fixed, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing, or ECI bids.
  • Degree-level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering-related discipline.
  • Preferably Chartered or working towards.
  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
  • Must be numerate, accurate, and self-checking.

Benefits:

  • 24 Days Annual Leave (with the ability to purchase up to 10 extra days)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Pension Scheme
  • Car Allowance (subject to role)
  • Annual Professional Membership Fees
  • Bespoke Training & Development Plans
  • Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme/Gym Discounts/EAPs)

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (IIP), and has a RICS-approved APC programme.

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