Estimator

An elite, renowned construction consultancy firm is looking for a dedicated Estimator to join its expanding team! Due to recent growth, this firm is offering the successful candidate the opportunity to play a crucial role on a range of exciting and impactful infrastructure projects across the UK!

This role will allow the suitable Estimator the chance to build their own brand in the construction industry, build up an impressive portfolio, grow their skillset and progress rapidly! Not to mention the competitive salary on offer, APC support and range of unique benefits!

This opportunity will give you the chance to work for a slick, cutting-edge firm, whose name is synonymous with prestigious and successful projects! With this company, you will be allowed the freedom to map out your own career ambitions, and receive all the appropriate support to go out and achieve them!

You will be joining a sociable, collaborative workplace, which prides itself on inclusivity and diversity, and making each member of its team feel supported and valued!

Key Competencies of the Estimator:

• Ideally, you will have some experience on major Infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of the Cost drivers that define a project and ability to convert engineering data into meaningful cost drivers.
• Understanding of all aspects of direct and indirect costs and how to put together an estimate.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present cost work concisely.
• Ability to challenge colleagues in a constructive manner to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues in different disciplines involved in clients' programmes.
• Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.

Responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Ability to work independently to produce estimates at various stages of a project using various methods of measurements and estimating software.
• Aid in the development of benchmarking database and reporting process to provide timely and accurate advice to inform decision making.
• Support implementation of accurate Cost measurement processes including progress and performance measurement.
• Provide professional advice on cost to stakeholders (including but not limited to Procurement Specialists, Cost / Contract Management Personnel, Estimators and Project Controls) and for clients.
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of Client's policies, procedures, and resources for all cost and related controls services.
• Work closely with the Scheduling Team to ensure integration and alignment of cost models and schedules.

Requirements of the Estimator:

• Working towards or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ACostE, ICES or similar relevant professional association.
• Relevant Degree or a combination of experience and other qualifications.
• Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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