Graduate Estimator

Aqua Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate Estimator to join their Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team. The role involves estimating project costs, supporting water projects that enhance public health and sustainability, and engaging with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will have strong estimating skills and the ability to interpret engineering designs. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicare Cash Plan

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work with various estimating systems.
• Strong analytical skills for project benchmarking.
• Exceptional communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs using high-level cost models.
• Support pricing for water projects improving public health.
• Prepare CAPEX OPEX estimates for option comparisons.
• Undertake site visits and attend project meetings.

Skills

Estimating at different project stages

Understanding cost models

Client facing skills

Ability to interpret mechanical designs

Job description

Permanent, Full time (40 hours)

Competitive Salary, Plus Benefits

Nationwide (preferable close to one of our Aqua offices - Leeds, Birmingham, Exeter or Newcastle)

Make Waves with Aqua Consultants!

Are you ready to dive into an exciting new opportunity? Aqua Consultants is seeking a Graduate Estimator to join our Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team. If you're ready to ride the wave of success and have a passion for projects and precision, this is the role for you!

The role will be based in Aqua Consultants' Offices, supporting the Estimating & Cost Intelligence Team in the delivery of key frameworks and key projects. It will involve liaising with both clients and contractors on a daily basis, to enable effective management of the projects

What you'll be doing:

• Estimating at various levels depending on the project stage, high-level using cost models or similar, bottom-up estimating using CESMM(Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement) or similar.
• Support pricing for water projects that improve public health and sustainability
• Preparation of estimates for optioneering purposes, providing CAPEX OPEX (Capital Expenditures, Operating Expenditures,) NPV (Net Present Value) for options for comparison
• Interpret mechanical designs and specs to estimate costs for equipment for example pumps, valves, and treatment systems
• Undertake project benchmarking and development of Cost Envelope(the budget limit) for a project in the early stages of a project
• Provide Cost Assurance exercise on project estimates and contractor submissions.
• Collecting historical project cost data in a standardised approach for analysis
• Supporting the development of cost models for future estimates.
• Attend meetings and undertake site visits where necessary
• Work closely with mechanical designers, planners, and delivery teams to understand project scope, sequencing and constructability.
• Client facing and confident in participation meetings.
• Working across multiple projects for their clients.
• Ability to work with various estimating systems.
  
  

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities
  
  

Why Aqua Consultants?

We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job - Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You'll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Ready to set sail on a new career adventure? Apply now and dive deep into success with Aqua Consultants!