Job Summary

The Senior Estimator is charged with the responsibility of correlating information relating to all financial aspects of an assigned project. He / she should be aware of all financial matters and maintaining of quantity books and shall advise the Project Manager regarding all financial matters.

He / she will have a thorough knowledge of the procedures and instructions and efficiently keep current all project records related to quantity surveying. You will be able, from these records, to impart any available information to the Project Manager for proper administration of the project.

Job Duties:

• Assist Directors in leading and delivery of all aspects of quantity surveying from inception of a project through to completion.

• Achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the company.

• To maintain and develop good relationships with clients, take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry.

• Produces cost estimates at concept, scheme and detailed design stage.

• Oversee the production of a detailed BOQ for tender.

• Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare a recommendation to the client.

• Input into value and risk management workshops as required by the client.

• As primary project cost controller, ensures that the project remains on budget through the design and construction phases.

• Assesses and values progress payments and change requests.

• Reviews and compares scopes of work, production rates, and cost data.

• Preparation of earned value reports.

• Prepares, reviews, and updates cash-flows.

• Estimates variation orders for Subcontractors/GC Contractors.

• Reviews and evaluates payment certificates for Subcontractors/GC Contractor.

• Evaluates and negotiates variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator, Commercial Manager, Design and Construction Team.

• Evaluates and negotiates final accounts settlements

Minimum Requirements

• Experience is required in the Quantity Surveying field, ideally applicants would have spent a significant time working on large scale projects,

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

• Accredited MRICS member (or working towards membership)

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.