Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator

Location: Cardiff, Swansea or Bristol, Hybrid Working (3 to 4 days on site)

Contract Type: Long-term Contract

Industry: Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure

The Opportunit

yAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Estimator to join a leading global engineering, project management and professional services consultancy. The organisation delivers some of the world's most complex and high-profile infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence and construction projects, providing innovative solutions for clients across a diverse range of sectors

.Working within a growing Project Controls team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality estimating services across major programmes and projects. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects from early feasibility stages through to delivery and completion

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Key Responsibiliti

• esLead the development and delivery of cost estimates from feasibility through to project completio
• n.Produce estimates ranging from high-level order of magnitude assessments through to detailed first-principles and bottom-up estimate
• s.Complete detailed quantity take-offs independently while supporting colleagues where require
• d.Prepare and review direct and indirect cost estimates to ensure accuracy and consistenc
• y.Develop and author Basis of Estimate documentatio
• n.Utilise market intelligence, benchmarking data and historical cost information to validate and challenge estimate
• s.Lead peer reviews and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of project deliver
• y.Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practic
• e.Manage stakeholder relationships across project teams, clients, engineers, designers and project manager
• s.Communicate complex commercial and technical information clearly and effectivel
• y.Contribute to business growth activities, including bids, proposals and tender submission
• s.Act as a subject matter expert within the wider Project Controls functio

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Requireme

• ntsDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experien
• ce.Demonstrable experience delivering cost estimating services on major engineering, construction or infrastructure projec
• ts.Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, measurement techniques and cost planning principl
• es.Experience producing detailed cost estimates, cost breakdown structures and project cost mode
• ls.Knowledge of direct and indirect cost estimating and project deliverability assessme
• nt.Understanding of commercial and contractual principles and their impact on project cos
• ts.Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applicatio
• ns.Strong stakeholder management and communication skil
• ls.Professional membership, or working towards chartership with organisations such as RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or equivalent is desirab
• le.Ability to obtain security clearance would be advantageo

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What's on O

• fferOpportunity to work on prestigious and complex projects across multiple sect
• ors.Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and program
• mes.Flexible and hybrid working arrangeme
• nts.Long-term career development opportunities within a global consultancy environm
• ent.Comprehensive benefits pack
• age.Collaborative, inclusive and supportive team cult
• ure.Ongoing professional development and training opportunit