Senior Estimator

We have a long-term requirement for an experienced Senior Estimator with familiarity with bulk earthworks and tunnelling projects to provide key support to the cost estimating team engaged upon developing the estimate for a major Rail project. Based in London or Birmingham, the role would involve reviewing, evolving and validating cost estimates and undertaking option comparisons to a high level of integrity for key elements of the proposed line. You would need a background in civils estimating with good experience of tunnelling projects (including EPB driven tunnels), be able to use the Candy estimating system and have strong analytical and communications skills.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in civils estimating including a significant amount of tunnelling schemes some of which need to be bored tunnels
• High proficiency in identifying, assessing and evaluating risks in civils and particularly tunnelling projects
• Experience of assessing and pricing utilities diversions
• A strong analytical approach
• An ability to communicate results of options appraisal and sifts clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to use CCS Candy software to produce estimates
• IT proficient with a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Educated to degree level with a relevant degree in engineering or surveying

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking estimating and cost planning for rail projects
• Familiarity with proprietary estimating systems especially Cost OS
• Proficient in use and application of cost modelling and benchmarking techniques
• Membership of a relevant professional institution

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates for tunnelling schemes from outline designs within challenging timescales
• Production of accurate and comprehensive estimates for earthworks and structures from outline designs within challenging timescales
• Review, validation and development of existing estimates
• Instigate and lead risk reviews and assessments of different design options
• Report on the findings of cost estimate comparisons and risk assessments
• Contribute actively to workshops designed to appraise options and develop risk assessments
• Review and capture emerging requirements e.g. environmental remediation measures in order to incorporate of cost and risk analyses
• Undertake benchmarking of estimates

Interested? Call Niamh Finnegan on 02036800640

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