About Haskoning:
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.
About our Maritime Team:
Haskoning are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development, and our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful ports, shipyards, and other maritime infrastructure worldwide. At Haskoning, we have more than 70 years’ experience planning, engineering, and procuring successful shipyards across the globe. Our unique and comprehensive client services have made us a world leader in the maritime sector as demonstrated by our experts authoring of the British Standard for shipyard design, BS6349 Part 3.
We are one of the most experienced teams and best regarded engineers and consultants globally when it comes to the design, and knowledge on shipyards and their infrastructure. We are world leaders in the production of shipyard benchmarking, feasibility studies, master plans, and designs. Examples of recent projects ranges from the newly constructed King Salman International Complex, in Saudi Arabia, to carrying out a detailed analysis of offshore wind port infrastructure needs for European Countries.
About our Commercial Services Team:
Our Commercial Services team delivers a wide variety of work across our entire Water & Maritime business line, with assistance also provided to our other business lines [Industry & Buildings, and Mobility & Infrastructure]. Whilst based in the UK, our team supports projects globally, and because of this and our continued success with our clients, we are looking to expand the team to be able to maintain our current growth and building upon our current offerings.
Working in the Commercial Services team means being willing to use your existing knowledge and think outside of the box, finding solutions for our clients, to developing detailed estimates for highly bespoke projects in remote parts of the world. Working with Engineering teams around the world creates a unique opportunity to share information and knowledge, creating a huge opportunity for personal growth as well as growing the team and business.
Due to this unique mix of domestic and international projects, team members are flexible in their approach to working and can work around the challenges of working globally. The team regularly provide support to clients in different time zones, creating opportunity and challenges.
As a result of the diversity of work the Commercial Services team is involved in, finding the right person that fits the team is more important to us than finding a person that fits a defined grade or role. We recognise that people are integral to the success of the team and finding the right person to join the team means we would be flexible in both position and location, for the right person. We would welcome applications from those with Estimating, Quantity Surveying backgrounds, willing to be based in one of our UK Offices.
What you will do:
* Preparation of accurate cost estimates through analysing Conceptual, FEED, or RIBA 1-4 drawings, in line with a standard method of measurement guidelines (Predominantly CESMM4).
* Utilise RIB CostX software and Excel to prepare a range of estimates in a standard format, drawing on standard rate data or building rates from first principles.
* Preparation of Bill of Quantities, Activity Schedules. Utilising previously completed estimates or from scratch.
* Be familiar with BCIS, SPONS and other forms of industry pricing information.
* Develop and maintain rates libraries, for use on projects in the UK and around the world.
* Advise engineering teams on high level rates for concept design level projects.
* Collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to provide expert advice and support cost management strategies.
* Collate rate and cost information to be used by the team in future estimates.
* Liaise with Project Managers to develop working relationships and future internal and external work opportunities.
* Be based in one of our UK offices, with WFH possible.
This role might be right for you if you are:
* Solution orientated and adaptable to meet the problem, using sound practice and experience as a solution.
* Keeping informed of events in the wider industry and complies with good practice professionally. Sharing knowledge and expertise with others.
* Customer Orientated. Being able to offer advice and provide answers to the client’s challenges.
* Able to work both autonomously and as part of different Engineering teams.
* A problem solver; can see the ‘problem’ quickly and understand the issues, setting out a route map to reach an answer.
* Proficient in use of estimating software, RIB CostX.
* Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Interested in marine and civil engineering projects.
* Degree qualified in a construction related degree.
* Able to demonstrate extensive post degree experience.
* An excellent communicator.
* Willing to/ have experience of Life Cycle cost analysis, desirable.
* Experienced/willing to explore integrating Carbon values into estimates, desirable.
What we can offer you:
Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!
You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.
You Can Learn More About Our Benefits Here.
Location:
Our key Maritime offices are in Newcastle, Edinburgh, London, Brighton, Peterborough, and Liverpool. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be based in the same offices as our existing members, in Peterborough or Liverpool. But for the right person we would consider your ‘home Office’ to be in any of our Maritime offices.
At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage. #J-18808-Ljbffr