Estimator

Location London
Discipline: Estimating
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £45000 - £60000 per annum
Contact name: Niamh Finnegan

Contact email: niamhfinnegan@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH2129_1709922465
Published: 5 months ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join an industry leading Estimating team. You will join a well-established, multi disciplinary cohort of construction professionals working within a top consultancy firm.

Key Competencies and Underpinning Knowledge:

  • Experience on significant Infrastructure projects, especially Manufacturing, Process & Industrial.

  • Understanding of the Cost drivers that define a project and ability to convert engineering data into meaningful cost drivers.

  • Understanding of all aspects of direct and indirect Costs.

  • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present cost work concisely.

  • Ability to challenge colleagues in a constructive manner to achieve positive outcomes.

  • Ability to interact effectively with colleagues in many different disciplines involved in our Clients Programme.

  • Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.

  • Sound understanding of relevant AACE RP's and estimate classification.

  • Ability to collate and utilise internal and external project benchmarking data.


Responsibilities:

  • Single point of contact for all client's infrastructure costs, working closely with the Estimating Management team to implement and maintain Cost Management and Estimating systems to ensure accurate reporting, benchmarking, and analysis of clients' infrastructure costs.

  • Support implementation of accurate Cost measurement processes including progress and performance measurement.

  • Provide professional advice covering clients' infrastructure costs to stakeholders

  • Ensure continuous development and improvement of Client's policies, procedures, and resources for all cost and related controls services.

  • Work closely with the Scheduling Team to ensure integration and alignment of cost models and schedules.

  • Aid in the development of benchmarking database and reporting process to provide timely and accurate advice to inform decision making.


Requirements:

  • Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ACostE, ICES or similar relevant professional association and NVQ Level 3 in Project Controls.

  • Degree or equivalent experience or achieved NVQ Level 2 in Project Controls.

  • Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.

  • Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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