Estimator

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A maritime project firm in the North East of England seeks a freelance Cost Estimator with over 10 years' experience in cost estimation for shipyard and marine projects. Your role will involve preparing detailed cost breakdowns, assessing risk allowances, and controlling budgets. The position requires a degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency in estimation software. Initial duration till February 2026, extendable.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years’ experience in cost estimation.
• Competent in preparing detailed cost breakdowns and rates.
• Ability to evaluate direct and indirect costs.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for shipyard/maritime projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and cost control measures.
• Quantify risk allowances and contingencies in estimates.

Skills

Cost estimation for maritime projects

Budgeting and forecasting

Preparing Bills of Quantities

Using estimation software

Interpreting drawings

Knowledge of supply chain

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional certifications in cost estimation

Tools

CostX

Excel

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

For a client based in Newcastle we are looking for a freelance Cost Estimator.

Project phase: FEED

Initial duration: till February 2026 (extendable)

Experience:

• Prior experience projects cost estimation for shipyard/maritime projects, including dredging, reclamation, and marine structures (quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, revetments, etc.), as well as infrastructure, utilities, industrial workshops, and supporting facilities.
• More than 10 years’ experience in projects cost estimation, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Technical & Professional Capabilities:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in cost estimation (if available).
• Competent in preparing detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost breakdowns, and unit rates.
• Ability to evaluate direct and indirect costs, equipment/productivity rates, and contingencies.
• Skilled in quantity take-offs from models and drawings.
• Proficient in estimation and planning software (e.g., CostX, Excel, Primavera) or similar tools.
• Ability to use CAD/Navisworks and interpret drawings accurately.
• Awareness of KSA and regional market rates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of supply chain challenges, lead times, and logistics.
• Ability to quantify and incorporate risk allowances and contingencies into estimates.

Skills:

• Experience with the FIDIC contractual framework and its pricing implications.