Senior Estimator for Infrastructure & Utilities Projects

United Infrastructure Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare and develop project cost estimates for underground cable projects. You will develop the Basis of Estimate, manage statements of work, and coordinate client documents.

The role requires six years in estimating, including utilities/civils experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. Based in the UK, on-site responsibilities and collaboration with engineering, procurement and construction teams are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical, quantity surveying or business discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive industry experience, with at least four (4) years in estimating positions.
• Experience of UGC estimating or other utilities / civils construction estimating
• Good knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied
• Understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and general competence in other applications and IT systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for submission
• Develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents
• Participate in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates and ultimately obtaining estimate approval as required
• Delivery of reviewed estimates to senior management for review and approval
• Production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labour, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate.
• Undertake the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner.
• Support in estimating cost and schedule impact of change notifications on projects.
• Assist and support in the mentoring of junior estimating personnel

Skills

Estimating

Cost management

Change control

Planning & risk analysis

Project controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical, quantity surveying or business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare and develop project cost estimates for underground cable projects. You will develop the Basis of Estimate, manage statements of work, and coordinate client documents.

The role requires six years in estimating, including utilities/civils experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. Based in the UK, on-site responsibilities and collaboration with engineering, procurement and construction teams are