Job Title: Estimator
Sector: Major Highways
Salary: Up to £80,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
About the Client & Role
Cobalt is partnering with a global, Tier 1 contractor renowned for driving innovative infrastructure that supports communities and promotes sustainable development for future generations. We are seeking an Estimator to join their dynamic commercial team, contributing to high-impact highways projects.
Role Purpose
As an Estimator, you'll work closely with the Managing and Senior Estimators to develop estimates based on first principles for civil components of complex, multi-discipline highways projects across various stages. You'll play a key role in formulating pricing strategies, and you'll support presentations, negotiations, and transparent pricing discussions with both internal senior leaders and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates in alignment with company policies and standards.
- Analyze client drawings and specifications to generate accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
- Evaluate design options and "value" solutions to identify project feasibility using core estimating principles.
- Document assumptions, pinpoint risks and opportunities, and assist in developing risk assessments from a budgetary perspective.
- Collaborate with project teams and the supply chain to gain a thorough understanding of proposed methodologies and principles.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead small to mid-sized bids, ensuring the timely and precise preparation of tender documentation.
- Review and analyze design options, preparing accurate cost assessments for materials, labor, and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to pre-construction gate processes and other company procedures.
- Examine tender documents, ensuring all financial information and compliant design proposals are complete.
- Set and agree on key rates, working with engineering and planning teams to finalize key methodologies and equipment selection.
- Perform detailed reviews of subcontractor proposals.
Working Arrangements
Our client offers a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in the office. Office locations include Dartford, Leatherhead, and South Mimms, and the location can be flexible to accommodate your preference.
Ideal Candidate
- Solid background in infrastructure main contracting.
- Prior experience in estimating, with a commercial or operational background considered an advantage.
- Working towards, or already chartered with, a recognized professional body (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Candy Estimating Software is beneficial but not essential.
- Strong financial acumen with attention to detail in analyzing complex data and documentation.
- Proficient in general IT applications, particularly Word and Excel.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, please apply with your most recent CV.