Senior Estimator

Ferrovial Agroman SA; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an experienced Estimator to oversee cost management for large infrastructure projects in London. The role involves preparing and supervising estimates, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in estimating for roads and tunnels and proficiency in estimation software.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator for large scale projects including roads and tunnels.
• Proficient in using Candy estimation software.
• Ability to manage costs and perform risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates for major infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with supply chain for quotes and procurement.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis for tender submissions.

Skills

Cost estimation

Health and Safety adherence

Risk analysis

Supply chain liaison

Team player

Proactivity

Time management

Contractual risk understanding

Tools

Candy

Job description

About us:

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

Job Purpose

To prepare, manage and supervise accurate estimates for major infrastructure projects to support delivery of business objectives including relationship with subcontractors

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
• Responsible for preparing, managing, supervising and taking accountability for the development of cost estimates in support of project and business objectives.
• Review tender documents and drawings
• To create detailed cost risk analysis and work breakdown analysis to ensure the production of high-quality cost estimates.
• Identify and prepare risks and opportunities register
• Compile and supervise enquiries and procure quotes for materials and sub-contract packages
• Contacting with supply chain for Quotes Clarifications
• Preparing comparisons of quotations
• Analytical estimation of prime costs using estimating software (Candy preferred)
• Liaise closely with tender planner and agree methodology and sequencing
• Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
• Prepare submission documents and ensure timely delivery
• Contribute to mid-tender and post-tender meetings as necessary
• Prepare and handover secured tenders to the project team
• Ensure full compliance with the core process procedures throughout tender period
• Estimate preliminary costs, including escalation
• To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts
• Understanding of contractual risks in NEC and other forms of infrastructure contracts.
• Updating date bases of rates and suppliers

Key Skills

• Previous experience as an estimator for large scale projects particularly roads, tunnels and motorways including structures.
• Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
• Proficient in Candy -estimation software
• Extensive experience liaising with the supply chain
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team player
• Responsive to meet tender submission deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Presentation skills (written and verbal)

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.