Senior Estimator – Rail

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Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 DOE
Location: London/ Berkshire
Regions: Berkshire, London

Pinnacle are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to work for a major civil engineering contractor who have an proven track record of delivering first class infrastructure projects across the UK, with their flagship projects based in London. They are currently seeking a Senior Estimator to be based out of their London or Berkshire office.

Candidate Profile

  • Degree Qualified
  • At least 5 years Estimating experience
  • First principle Estimating essential, in addition to working off bills of quantities
  • Worked for a main contractor within their Rail or Civil Engineering division.
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a clean UK Driving Licence
  • Passion for work winning, and offering a can do personality, tackling all challenges logically

 

  • Working closely with in a bid team and be responsible for the preparation of the analytical estimate.
  • Preparation of preliminaries (On-cost) pricing (In conjunction with Tender Planner).
    Presentation of the estimate at bid team meetings and final settlement of bid.
  • Working to strict deadlines.
  • Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including Traditional NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids.
  • Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications.
  • Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
  • Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations.
  • Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of construction plant and temporary works.
  • In conjunction with the bid team, participate in the generation of value-engineered solutions throughout the bid stage design process and report on the cost effects of such solutions.
  • Contribute to the submission document preparation.
  • Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid
  • Attend site visits during tender period.
  • Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate.
  • Evaluate construction methods and formulate alternative proposals where necessary in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner.
  • Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income.
  • Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
  • Allocate and supervise work of subordinates within the Estimating Team to meet review and final submission deadlines

 

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