Senior Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor in Cheshire, Warrington

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled specialists delivers innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by our clients. Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
• Social Infrastructure – revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement – At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know – we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Prepares, reviews, and submits accurate estimates of how much it will cost to deliver the engineering and construction of Underground Cable projects. This ensures accurate budgeting and planning can take place, supports the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure the project can be delivered profitably. Responsible for the development of project estimates and ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and industry best practice, procedures, and standards. Development of project estimating norms and the preparation and filing of project estimate documentation. May act as the focal point for several project scopes concurrently. Ensures cost estimates are documented and auditable and that project estimating norms and estimating data is maintained and issued in a controlled manner.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of estimating assignments typically in large and more complex projects.
• Prepare and develop the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for submission.
• Develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man‑hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents.
• Participate in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates and ultimately obtaining estimate approval as required.
• Delivery of reviewed estimates to senior management for review and approval.
• Production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner.
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labour, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate.
• Undertake the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner.
• Support in estimating cost and schedule impact of change notifications on projects.
• Assist and support in the mentoring of junior estimating personnel.

Delivering Cost Estimates

• Responsible for delivering cost estimates where:
• Estimates are submitted in a timely manner considering restrictions imposed by resource limitations and documentation provided by stakeholders.
• The Basis of Estimate is documented including recording of exclusions/deviations.
• A record of approved estimates is maintained.
• Current contract rates are reflected in estimates.
• Current materials and fabrication prices are maintained to reflect the latest market conditions.
• Contingency risk analysis is carried out.
• Performance of projects is reviewed in terms of actual hours and quantities versus estimated hours and quantities with recommended changes to norms as required.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business.
• Actively promote company procedures and initiatives in line with company values.
• Engage with and promote functional & cross contract development including networking/knowledge sharing.
• Maintain communication with respective focal points.
• Manage interfaces across functional and business boundaries.

External

• Communicate and cooperate with external clients, stakeholders including industry bodies, academia, market intelligence, relevant conferences, vendors, business acquisition and business development.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical, quantity surveying or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience).

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive industry experience, with at least four (4) years in estimating positions.
• Experience of UGC estimating or other utilities / civils construction estimating.
• Good knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied.
• Understanding of project management principles and techniques.
• Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and general competence in other applications and IT systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates commitment to company code of conduct.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use estimating methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective organization & planning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to guide & mentor others.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.