Senior Civil Estimator

Binnies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Estimator to support project estimating and develop the team. The ideal candidate will have strong civil works estimating skills, including experience with CCS Candy software, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires collaboration across engineering, procurement, and commercial teams. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Inclusive workplace culture

Access to innovative project delivery

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting designs and influencing project cost estimates.
• Ability to manage work and meet strict deadlines.
• Well disciplined and organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce estimates and Bills Of Quantity.
• Engage and coordinate with Estimating disciplines and Engineering.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Skills

Civil Works estimating experience

Good communication skills

Commercial Awareness

Risk management techniques

Tools

CCS Candy Construction Software

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy: Binnies UK are currently looking for an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to support the Estimating function and develop the department to meet expected growth across the Delivery P&L and workload. The role will support the Framework Opportunities identified within DCWW, United Utilities and Southern Water for Design & Build and Asset Health, plus future D&B work associated with Industrial Water opportunities. This role will provide the opportunity for a more diverse workforce and longer term resilience for the Estimating department. As a Senior Civil Estimator, the role combines technical and commercial skills; being part of a team developing project scope, programme and cost for our clients that are sustainable and affordable. The Binnies UK estimating team is also active in supporting and securing new Design and Build project work for the Delivery business. As part of the wider Binnies UK estimating team there will also be the potential opportunity to support competitively tendered and negotiated work for individual projects and future frameworks, both within the water industry and other industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Civil Estimator

• Development and production of the discipline specific estimate, quantitative take-off and Bills Of Quantity (BOQs).
• Assist in the development of and actively develop an understanding of the project solution, challenge where appropriate, to enable the creation of the estimate.
• Engage and coordinate with all Estimating disciplines and Engineering / Technical Specialists.
• Composition and issuing of enquiries to the Supply Chain, adjudication of returned quotations, preparation of bid tabs for supplier/subcontractor comparisons and recommendations for the basis of estimate.
• Prepare estimate summaries and submission documents relating to; estimate reviews, cost assurance and client submittals.
• Participate and support the handover of estimating data to delivery teams.
• Engage and develop relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Communicate with the wider business including commercial, procurement, engineering and construction teams.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Support and provide input to the management of risk and opportunity.
• Be aware of current health, safety and environmental requirements and changes.
• Obtain feedback on delivered projects; incorporate lessons learnt within future projects and utilise cost data.
• Support the development and implementation of continual improvement and increased efficiencies in the departments data and processes.
• Input to and maintain quotation and cost rate databases, cost curve and cost models.

About You

An estimating role forms an essential link in the pre-construction / tendering processes, requiring an effective communicator, with experience to interpret, interrogate and influence the design and construction of a project, whilst developing the cost estimate and associated deliverables.

• Civil Works estimating experience utilising a computerised analytical estimating system, ideally CCS Candy Construction Software.
• Ability to complete first principal measurement and cost estimation.
• Capability to estimate projects at different stages of the project life cycle, from high-level budget through to detailed estimates with quantitative take-off, working with the relevant level of design detail at each stage.
• Experience sufficient to understand and influence the design and constructability of a project.
• Experience with opportunity and risk management techniques and application within an estimate.
• Knowledge of the water industry, would be ideal but not essential.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to integrate and be part of a team.
• Be a well disciplined and organised individual, to manage work and to work to strict deadlines.
• Commercial Awareness.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery. Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues\' growth. We\'re committed to preserving RSK\'s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. If you\'re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

Environment: We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water: We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.