Westlakes Recruit are currently supporting a key client in the development of their estimating capability across major nuclear/defence programmes based in Cumbria. Our team are looking to hire Estimators / Senior Estimators to support our growing business. Our Complex Infrastructure team works across three major markets: Infrastructure (Water, Defence, etc). Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, etc). Your Purpose: Being able to support and lead on estimates from feasibility through to detailed design. Producing high-level order of magnitude costs and be capable of producing first principal estimates at the later stages. Be adaptable to work across multiple sectors and disciplines and have the drive to want to learn new skills. An advanced understanding of the typical methods of measurements used in the UK and the ability to complete a full take-off independently. This includes proficiency in an estimating software. A comprehensive knowledge of indirect costs and other fees to complete an estimate. Strong stakeholder engagement including being able to work with engineers, clients and authority to complete an estimate. Being able to review all outputs of junior estimators and provide guidance to them on projects. We value experiences across all sectors and backgrounds however the applicant should understand the role of a consultancy on projects and the purpose of budgetary estimate. Independently write a basis-of-estimate report to be...