Job summary

Leading independent consultancy seeks a proactive Cost Estimator / Cost Analyst who has experience in data analytics and an interest in PowerBi and other cutting-edge technologies to join their growing team.

Key skills required for this role

Cost Estimating, Cost Analysis, PowerBi, Data Analysis

Important

Cost Estimating, Cost Analysis, PowerBi

Job description

Leading independent consultancy seeks a proactive Cost Estimator / Cost Analyst who has experience in data analytics and an interest in PowerBi and other cutting-edge technologies to join their growing team.

As Cost Estimator / Cost Analyst you will work on a wide spectrum of infrastructure projects supporting clients with different estimating techniques (e.g. first principles, parametric and high-level early stage estimating) and data analysis.

This is a hands-on role and, although support will be available, the successful candidate is required to be self-motivated and to achieve deliverables and objectives with minimal supervision. Displaying a drive for innovation and continuous improvement and learning will be an essential part of this role.

Required Skills

• Degree educated, ideally within a QS / Engineering / Finance, or equivalent experience
• Good knowledge of construction project lifecycles (design through commissioning)
• Experience working on complex engineering projects and a good understanding of Project Controls focusing on Cost Estimating and related services.
• Is proficient/can adapt the work to different estimating techniques (e.g. first principles, parametric and high-level early stage estimating).
• Is Chartered (MRICS, ACoste, AACE) and/or works towards continuous development/ professional accreditation in the respective cost or analytics technical fields.
• Familiar with standard forms of construction contracts (e.g. NEC) and understands use of methods of measurement (e.g. NRM, MCHW etc.).
• A solid maths background that supports statistical analysis and/or data analysis skills including interest in coding (Python/SQL, R, DAX etc) and cloud computing (Azure etc.)
• Strong user of Microsoft Office (Excel) and mainly PowerBI. Proficiency and awareness of estimating systems desirable but not essential (CostX, CostOS, RIB i2 etc.)

In return you will be offered an attractive starting salary accompanied with an exciting benefits package.

For more info contact Oli or just simply apply online