Principal Estimator

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time
Principal Estimator

Brentford, UK

6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Competitive Rate

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
  • Activity schedule identifying all deliverables and interfaces with other disciplines.
  • Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for resolution of difficult or complex estimating problems.
  • Coordinate and drive input from engineering, supply chain and construction disciplines to ensure inputs are in line with estimating.
  • Classification procedures using cooperative and proactive problem-solving techniques.
  • Establish the key parameters associated with the overall quality and accuracy of the estimate.
  • Prepare the Estimate Plan to include establishment of the estimating methodology and cost estimating principles applicable to the estimate preparation.
  • Provide support in identifying, analysing, and providing innovative solutions to cost estimating problems.
  • Oversees and guides the conversion of engineering take-offs to construction BOQs.
  • Review of contractor pricing including conducting gap analysis against project scope.
  • Tracking and trending of TIC during execution phase.
  • Compare and analyse scope, quantities and cost data between projects. In comparison with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices.
  • Carry out benchmark estimates through high level norms and industry standards.
  • Prepare Basis of Estimate and compile all estimate documentation required for internal governance and client presentation / submission.
  • Support with check estimates, PEER Reviews and forecasting as required.
  • Support estimating department with improvement initiatives, mentoring of junior estimators.
Desired Experience/Qualifications:
  • Experience in Estimating of Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC projects.
  • Experience leading large projects within the Energy, Chemicals and Resources industries.
  • Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Ability to comply with, promote and provide leadership in HSE policy and OneWay™ framework.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office Applications, Working knowledge of Estimating Software such as Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (KBase) or Cleopatra Enterprise is an asset.
  • Motivational and collaborative communication skills.
  • Control team budget on projects.
Who we are:

First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We're passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis + and workforce management solution, Operam.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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