Project Cost Management Specialist

1 week ago


Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Willmott Dixon Group Full time
About Us

Willmott Dixon Group is a leading construction and development company with a strong presence in the UK.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and taking ownership of the estimating process to contract signing, strategising the procurement/value for money phase to deliver a successful and profitable project.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify risks and offer workable solutions throughout the project process.
  • Lead and own the development of a tender procurement strategy to meet the needs of the project, ensuring we have a robust profit plan, supply chain engagement schedule and that agreed design milestones have been taken into account.
  • Complete or manage project take-offs to the required level of detail up to the level of SMM 7/NRM2 for all trades.
  • Provide a complete and detailed cost information package during the substantiation process to the commercial build team at handover to include completed comparisons, bills of quantities, tender book and quotations.
  • Collaborate with the production team throughout the project to ensure that logistics, programmes, sequencing and buildability activities are accounted for during substantiation.
  • Review performance of supply chain partners with the site team.
  • Review and ensure that all design/survey fees (including CDPs) are captured within the proposed costs.
Requirements:
  • Successful delivery of tenders.
  • Experience using Conquest Estimating system or similar.
  • Taking off quantities up to SMM 7.
  • Controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets.
  • Managing a team.
  • Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
  • Proactively liaising with customers.
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is around £65,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including enhanced pension scheme, full/heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme.

About Our Company Culture

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional results and driving innovation.



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