Senior Estimator - Rail Civil - HS2

Location - Birmingham

Salary - £70-80,000 + Car Package & Bonus

Senior Estimator to work on HS2 in Birmingham. This expanding division has created the role so this person would be integrated into an existing team

You

• Previous experience working on high value, major Civil Infrastructure Projects.
• Able to establish procurement strategies from earliest possible stage.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification and experience.

The Role

• Preparation of prime cost estimates.
• Establish procurement strategies from earliest possible stage.
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Contribute to the management team maintaining close contact with other functions.
• Contribute to the development of novel value engineered solutions with innovative and alternate ideas.
• Prepare subcontract packages as necessary with the aid of the Senior Estimator.
• Prepare and maintain robust, accurate, cost estimates for projects
• Evaluate quotations returned from suppliers and where necessary enter into correspondence to bring quotations in line with the project specific requirements.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from project documentation.
• Prepare activity schedules for projects; utilising appropriate estimating software.
• Provide input for or maintain the project risk register.
• Prepare commercial documents for handover to the project execution team.
• Develop direct reports in accordance with company policy.
• Contribute to the development of standard procedures.
• Attend meetings (pre and post tender) with Professional Team and Client.
• Attend site visits.
• Advise on finalisation matters of risk, qualification and margin.