Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications.
- Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level.
- Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
- Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations.
- Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of construction plant and temporary works.
- Contribute to the submission document preparation.
- Attend site visits during tender period.
- Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate.
- Evaluate construction methods and formulate alternative proposals where necessary in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner.
- Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income.
- Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
- Provide support for day-to-day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, support larger projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision. Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships.
- Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard.
- Provide services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
The ability to:
- Deliver results in a client facing role.
- Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment.
- Cope with demanding and changing timeframes.
- Provide support to junior team members.
- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
- Working to strict deadlines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including NEC, either Fixed, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids.
- Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline.
- Preferably Chartered or working towards.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
- Must be numerate, accurate and self-checking.
Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
Estimator in Manchester employer: Cumming Group
Cumming Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the construction and real estate sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values transparency and performance excellence, team members are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while working on impactful projects. Located in a vibrant area, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere and the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
