Estimator (Civils in Rail) in United Kingdom
The Opportunity:
This newly created role is an exciting opportunity to take the Estimating lead on a recently awarded Rail Framework. You will be responsible for delivering estimates on multi-functional tenders up to £4m, on a NEC3 Target Cost contract, with works including minor civils, station improvements, structures & bridges etc.
Our client is happy for this role to be predominately remotely based, with weekly visits to the office as required.
The Role:
Reporting to the Bid Director and working alongside the wider pre-construction team, you will have experience in pricing works from 1st principles, possessing a sound knowledge of rail and civil engineering techniques, outputs and resources.
Key skills & Responsibilities:
- Engineering background and degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar qualification and relevant experience
- Circa 5+ years site &/or Estimating experience working on Civil Engineering projects within Rail
- Conversant with different types of Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills
- Experience in pricing works from 1st principles and able to read drawings
- Awareness of current construction technologies and methods and how these impact on outputs and costs
- Understanding of civil engineering resources, their costs and outputs and how these translate to the overall project cost
- Understanding the significance of project constraints on cost of delivery
- Knowledge of risk management procedures and how these impact on cost estimates
- Commercial acumen and contractual awareness
- Ability to take off quantities from drawings
- Ability to liaise with internal and external customers
Full JD can be provided upon request