Major Projects Estimator – Construction

Job Role: Major Projects Estimator – Construction

Job Location: North Tyneside – 5 days Onsite

Inside Ir35

Duration: 3 months contract.

Rate: GBP 500/Day

Major Projects Estimator

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans and commercial proposals for major highways and civil engineering projects
• Developing fully priced Bills of Quantities and/or activity schedules
• Supporting governance and approval processes, including commercial and risk inputs
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and data to produce accurate take-offs and cost models
• Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing for labour, plant, materials and services
• Evaluating tender returns and comparing commercial submissions
• Supporting value engineering activity in collaboration with project and delivery teams
• Assisting with pricing of variations and compensation events in line with NEC contracts
• Managing workload effectively to meet bid and pre-construction deadlines

Essential experience and skills

• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
• Proven experience working in an estimating or commercial role within construction or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of:
  • o Construction cost planning and estimating
  • o Bills of Quantities, specifications and contract documentation
  • o Typical construction contract terms and conditions
  • o NEC forms of contract
• Ability to build accurate estimates, budgets and commercial proposals
• Strong numeracy, literacy and analytical skills
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable experience

• Highways or infrastructure project experience
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and relevant legislation
• Understanding of project management processes
• Experience supporting pre construction and bidding activity

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