Description Due to continued growth in our Water sector, we are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our rapidly growing team. Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP8 investment cycle. The estimating function within the division is growing to facilitate the increased volume of works being forecast over the next 5 years, with projects varying from £5m to over £250m in value, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites. This is a home-based role with occasional travel as required. Responsibilities The Senior Electrical Estimator will be responsible for reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of Bottom-up-estimates for the Electrical elements of the schemes along with a Top-Down review from cost curves and Schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed Target Price. Work closely within the bid team and be responsible for the preparation of the Electrical 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 electrical packages and attendances required Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid Attend site visits during tender period Preparation of a “Tender Book” to collate and present the electrical estimate Prepare Top-Down-Estimate using the Framework agreed schedules of rates and cost curves for benchmarking as part of the review process Qualifications Formally qualified in an Electrical related discipline Previous experience working as an Estimator for a major contractor, within the water sector Experience of pricing medium to large value new works or capital maintenance works on both waste and clean water projects would be an advantage Customer focused, open and honest, safe and environmentally aware Team Player Must be commercially aware and a lateral thinker ideally with a knowledge of the various model Forms of Contract Good technical understanding of Waste and Clean water process solutions and the ability to promote alternative process options where appropriate Numerate, accurate and self-checking Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given Full driving licence LI-JA1