Senior Mechanical Estimator – Water
Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor
Remote position - covering North West region
Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong Water background, looking to develop your career within a high performing team? Then a role with this market leading Contractor could be for you.
My client is a multi-billion International Civil Engineering Contractor delivering Water and Waste water Schemes on Capital Delivery Frameworks across the country. They are looking to add a Mechanical Estimator to their Team working across a number of high-profile frameworks.
Duties:
Reporting to the Lead Estimator, as a Mechanical Estimator you will join the current Natural Resources Shape & Win estimating team.
* Responsible for reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of Bottom-up-estimates for the M&E elements of the schemes Top-Down review from cost curves and Schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed Target Price.
* Take responsibility for the preparation of the estimate.
* Develop estimates at all stages of project life cycle from feasibility and concept through to detailed design stage.
* Lead on the development of estimating strategies and present to senior stakeholders both internal and external.
* Working closely with in a bid team and be responsible for the preparation of the Mechanical Estimate for each project.
* Preparation of the detailed scope from drawings, specifications and a PCD that details the outline scope.
* Identify any errors/omissions from the scope within the PCD
* Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
* Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced.
* Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of the M&E packages and attendances required.
* In conjunction with the bid team, participate in the generation of value-engineered solutions/alternatives throughout the bid stage design process and report on the cost effects of such solutions.
Key competencies:
* Suitably qualified in mechanical installations with knowledge of Mechanical and civil engineering.
* A minimum of 3 Years experience as an Estimator for a major contractor within the water sector
* 5 years’ experience in the construction industry which should include Contract delivery of multi-million-pound multi discipline projects ideally in the water sector.
* Experience of pricing small to large value new works or capital maintenance works on both waste and clean water projects would be an advantage.
* Good communication skills
* Must be commercially aware with a knowledge of various Forms of Contract.
* Good technical understanding of Waste and Clean water process solutions including HV and ICA works.
* Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given