We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Cost Estimator who will be responsible for developing, managing and/or executing all estimating activities for a programme of works.
Key Duties
- Order of Cost Estimates / Cost Models / Cost Plans for:
- Feasibility purposes at inception.
- Planning stage.
- Procurement stage.
- Third Party estimate reviews during the Design stage (15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%).
- Pre‑Tender estimates to forecast the most probable tender price based on published tender information.
- Undertake three‑point estimates for the pricing of risk.
- Data analysis of rates and maintenance of an estimating database.
- Discrete cost estimating tasks (typically carried out by the Design Consultant or a Third Party):
- Cost planning at each design stage milestone (15%, 30%, 60%, 90%, 100%).
- Bills of Quantities preparation for tendering purposes.
- Design cost checks at key pinch points during each design stage to ensure the developing design is achievable within budgetary constraints.
- Design option cost appraisals to assist the decision‑making process in selecting the most appropriate and cost‑effective construction technology.
- Benchmarking studies to assess the cost effectiveness of proposals with current market benchmarks.
- Change management cost estimates to assess the impact on cost of proposed changes/variations to the scope of the design.
- Value engineering cost estimates to assess the significance of potential opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining the functionality of the design.
- Operation and maintenance cost estimates to inform the choice of products incorporated in the design.
- Review of star rates submitted by Design Consultants or Contractors during the construction phase.
Skill Set Required
- BSc in Civil or Quantity Surveying/Estimating or related subject or equivalent experience.
- 3‑5 years post‑graduate Estimating experience.
- Strong knowledge of pricing specifications, commercial & special conditions of contracts.
- Demonstrable experience of large‑scale construction and/or infrastructure projects such as rail, utilities, highways, aviation, oil & gas.
- Excellent analytical, verbal reasoning and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in the Middle East is required.