Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for experienced estimators with a background in infrastructure to be engaged on a contract basis.
Responsibilities:
Reporting into the Associate Director, you will be a senior member of the management team responsible for growing the existing team and building long term, sustainable team relationships with our Complex Infrastructure clients. You may get a chance to work on major projects in the UK, Europe, Middle East and other parts of the world.
What you will bring?
* Recognised expertise in estimating services across infrastructure, especiallyDefence and Energy.
* Ability to inspire and motivate teams and unlock future talent for the business.
* An excellent understanding of industry benchmarks / best practices and methods of measurements (e.g., RMM, MMHW etc).
* Strong network within the infrastructure sector.
* Proven track record of service innovation, technical excellence and exceptional service delivery.
* Technical ability to challenge engineering teams and identify/cost efficient design solutions.
* Comprehensive understanding of the assignments facing transport sector and the opportunities available.
* Major project/programmes of work experience.
Your purpose:
* Further enhance our Estimating capability including leading on the development and use of Cost X, Cost OS and other established estimating software.
* Lead our community of practice and drive technical excellence, service innovation and supporting with the development of our benchmarking capabilities.
* Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.
* Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
* Develop, mentor and support your teams on project / technical delivery.
Strategic:
* Deliver the strategy for the Estimating Service including identifying continuous development.
* Deliver an exceptional estimating service full multiple stakeholders.
* Identify opportunities for strategic recruitment and associated investments by the business, linked to the company's business strategy.
* Ensure appropriate engagement with the wider AtkinsRéalis business, as influenced by the strategy.
* Develop a positive team ethos and continue to create opportunities for the team's development.
* Continually monitor progress against targets, identify risks and provide solutions to achieve successful business outcomes.
Business Development:
* Support with the estimating business development activity.
* Support with the review of our Key Account Management Plans for all key clients.
* Monitor and manage estimating activity and associated expenditure within your remit.
* Generate high quality thought leadership material for use on the website & in the market.
* Secure year-on-year margin improvement on project delivery.
* Further develop our Off-shore capability including managing their use on project delivery.
Monitor and control compliance with all key metrics, including (but not limited to):
* Project Health Checks Risk register review and updates Utilisation PSR Completion Timesheets Account management.
* Support the account management team to maximise our impact.
* Enhance the reputation of our business.
* Increase our share of the clients spend.
* Exploit opportunities for cross selling our full spectrum of services & locations.
* Leading interfaces with design and engineering elements of our business.
* Upskilling others and providing career growth opportunity.
* Drive high levels of client satisfaction.
Project leadership:
* Having leadership skills necessary to direct and manage the project team having responsibility, under minimum supervision, delivering portfolios and projects relating to highways, Rail and other infrastructure sectors.
* Be the ambassador for AtkinsRéalis your profession and the professional institution to which you belong.
* Providing guidance and technical advice to different stakeholders, including effectively chairing meetings.
* Clear understanding of and competence in project commercial accountability.
Technical leadership:
* Actively broaden your experience and expertise in line with the core competencies.
* Have an up-to-date and developing knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the work you do, and the law of the region or country in which you practice.
* Participating in relevant internal/external training initiatives. Applying the rules of quality assurance and environmental management.
* Managing the client relationship and service delivery.
* Proven track record of working in a consultancy environment, delivering exceptional projects, and managing teams. Chartered with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
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
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