Managing Estimator

Construction, Property and Engineering; Kesgrave; Hybrid; GBP 166,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is partnering with a leading international infrastructure group to appoint a Managing Estimator for a major project in the UK. The role leads a 10-strong estimating team and focuses on cost planning and pricing for Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics.

The candidate will report to the Head of Estimating, present and justify prices at senior levels, and develop pricing from first principles within the Alliance's estimating software, Candy.

Qualifications

• Main Contractor experience within infrastructure.
• Experience with Candy Estimating Software.
• Experience with RIB CostX for quantification and estimating.
• Familiarity with AACE Estimating Class principles and levels of estimate maturity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skill estimating team of ~10 people.
• Develop cost planning and pricing for Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics.
• Report to Head of Estimating to ensure consistency.
• Present, negotiate and justify prices to senior leaders.
• Oversee pricing development from first principles within Candy.

Skills

Estimating Leadership

Civil Infrastructure

Negotiation

Team Management

Tools

Candy Estimating Software

RIB CostX

Job description

Are you an experienced estimating leader looking to make your mark on a 'once in a generation' major infrastructure project? I am currently partnering with a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future to secure a highly capable Managing Estimator. We are seeking a proven professional to guide a newly formed team and help deliver a monumental project that will provide clean energy to 6 million homes.

Package:

• Rate: £900- £950 per day (Umbrella, inside IR35).
• Contract Duration: ASAP to 31/05/2027, with the potential for further extensions.
• Working Hours: 42 hours per week, structured as 8.5-hour days.
• Location: Hybrid working with 3 days per week required in either the London (Waterloo/Becket House) or Ipswich office. You must ensure office cover between 10am and 5pm on your in-office days.

The Role:

• You will manage a multi-skill level estimating team of around 10 people, ranging from estimators to senior estimators.
• Your core focus will be developing cost planning and pricing for the Alliance Services and Plant & Logistics section of the project.
• You will report directly to the CWA Head of Estimating to ensure a consistent estimating approach.
• The role involves presenting, negotiating, and justifying prices in an open and honest manner to senior leaders and partners.
• You will oversee the development of pricing from first principles within the Alliance's estimating software, Candy.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Main Contractor experience within infrastructure, ideally within the civil engineering sector
• Strong estimating background with experience using Candy Estimating Software
• Experience using RIB CostX for quantification and estimating
• Experience working with AACE Estimating Class principles and the associated levels of estimate maturity

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.