Civil engineering contractor seeks a Lead Estimator to join their team for a long-term contract. This opportunity focuses on major civil engineering programmes within the airport, utilities, highways, and rail sectors. The role will be based in Essex for three days a week initially and is outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management and production of estimates covering utility diversions, piling, excavation and other civil engineering works
- Reviewing base estimates contained in CostX estimating software to identify scope changes
- Pricing contestable civil engineering works in connection with contract Compensation Event quotations
- Preparing the monthly cost forecast for the non-contestable utilities scope
- Review and validation of Statutory Undertaker's Third Party Estimates prior to submission to the Project Manager for approval
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in estimating within the civil engineering sector
- Proficient in using CostX estimating software
- Experience in managing estimates for utilities, including gas, water, power, and telecoms would be desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prepare accurate cost forecasts and validate third-party estimates
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate
- Long-term contract opportunity
- Opportunity to work on major civil engineering programmes
- Dynamic and engaging work environment
If you are a Senior Estimator with extensive experience in major civil engineering programmes and are looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team in Essex.
