JOB TITLE: Estimator - Rail
LOCATION: Manchester or Leeds
SALARY: £350-450 Per Day (Umbrella)

THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a Estimator to join them on a Rail project on an initial 6 month contract basis. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company

THE ROLE
* Estimator with Civil engineering background, to join the team working from either Manchester or Leeds from where you will prepare properly considered cost estimates, covering various work types, for review and submission.
* Co-ordinate with pre-construction team.
* Give direction to staff.
* Liaise with clients, consultants, PQS, supply chain, stakeholders and other third parties.
* Organise and prepare supply chain enquiries.
* Prepare financial submission.
* Prepare and present estimate in conjunction with bid manager to senior managers and directors at cost estimate review and settlement meeting.
* Coordinate with Bid Manager on all aspects relating to estimate
* Contribute to collecting and distributing of feedback.
* Prepare and hand over of tender estimating information to project team.
* Investigate cost effective and or alternative solutions.
* Prepare tender summary and assist Bid Manager in costing risk registers.
* Comply with Company and Group bid governance procedures.
* Maintain awareness of latest construction techniques.
* Use appropriate BIM/digital tools and promote the use of 3D, 4D and 5D techniques.
* Support the pre-construction team in preparing tenders, liaising with bid teams to deliver innovative solutions

ABOUT YOU
* Degree, HND in Civil Engineering or NVQ equivalent level.
* Suitable civil engineering site experience with understanding of methods and typical production rates / outputs.
* Awareness of common forms of contract.
* The following are desirable requirements:
* M I C E.
* Good knowledge of UK civil construction market

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