A Tier 1 principal contractor delivering a major infrastructure programme is looking to engage with an experienced Lead Civils Estimator, who can be responsible for leading a multi-level estimating team and overseeing the development of robust cost plans and estimates across civil engineering, alliance services, plant and logistics packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Senior Estimators, Estimators and Assistant Estimators.
- Develop detailed cost plans, budgets and estimates for major civil engineering works.
- Work closely with the Head of Estimating to maintain a consistent estimating approach across the project.
- Prepare accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and other project information.
- Build first principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
- Review design solutions, construction methodologies and value engineering opportunities.
- Liaise with planning, procurement, commercial, engineering and supply-chain teams to develop accurate pricing.
- Identify and record estimating assumptions, risks and opportunities.
- Support the commercial evaluation of project and programme risk.
- Produce auditable estimating documentation suitable for both internal and external assurance.
- Review Bills of Quantities and other pricing information.
- Monitor and record changes to estimates and budgets as designs and project information develop.
- Present, explain and negotiate estimates with senior internal stakeholders, clients and delivery partners.
- Mentor and support junior members of the estimating team.
The requirements for this opportunity include –
- Significant estimating experience gained within a Tier 1/main contractor civil engineering or infrastructure environment.
- Strong knowledge of first principles estimating across labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring an estimating team.
- Strong Excel capability and excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Confident client‑facing communication and presentation skills.
- Experience of Candy Estimating Software would be advantageous.
- Experience using RIB CostX for estimating and quantity take‑offs would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of AACE Estimate Classification principles would be advantageous.
- Previous commercial or operational experience within civil engineering may also be considered.
- Relevant professional chartership such as ICE, CICES, RICS or CIOB would be beneficial.
- Flexible and able to work collaboratively across a major multidisciplinary infrastructure programme.
Lead Estimator in City of London employer: Carmichael UK
As a leading reinforced concrete structures contractor, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises engineering excellence and quality delivery. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our long-term project pipeline and opportunities for career progression within the carbon capture sector, making us an excellent employer for Quality Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the low-carbon infrastructure landscape of the North East, UK.
