Project Cost Estimator

Location: Chiswick, London

To prepare and manage accurate estimates for major infrastructure projects to support delivery of business objectives including relationship with subcontractors. Indicative duties include:

• Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
• Responsible for preparing, managing and taking accountability for the development of cost estimates in support of project and business objectives.
• Review tender documents and drawings
• Create detailed cost risk analysis and work breakdown analysis to ensure the production of high-quality cost estimates.
• Identify and prepare risks and opportunities register
• Compile and manage enquiries and procure quotes for labour, plant, materials and sub-contract packages
• Contacting with supply chain for Quotes Clarifications
• Preparing comparisons of quotations
• Analytical estimation of prime costs using estimating software (Candy preferred)
• Liaise closely with tender construction team and planner and agree methodology and sequencing
• Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
• Prepare submission documents and ensure timely delivery
• Contribute to mid-tender and post-tender meetings as necessary
• Prepare and handover secured tenders to the project team
• Ensure full compliance with the core process procedures throughout tender period
• Estimate preliminary costs, including escalation
• Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts
• Understanding of contractual risks in NEC and other forms of infrastructure contracts.
• Updating databases of rates and suppliers

Qualifications / Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Relevant estimation software experience, preferred CANDY.
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in working within a project-oriented team
• Preparedness to coordinate and conduct meetings with tendering, commercial, other project teams and supply chain.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong client-focus and ability to work proactively with all types of stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and numeracy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated and professional attitude
• Ability to deal effectively and calmly with people and situations

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.