Estimator

Job Description: Estimator (Mid/Senior)

Location: Belfast

Salary: £50,000-£70,000

On behalf of my client, I am actively recruiting for a mid/senior Estimator to work for specialist civil engineering contractor working across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Estimator, you will:

• Review project drawings, contracts, and specifications to understand scope, materials, and requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers to gather essential project information.
• Cost Estimation: Calculate and prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Utilize cost databases, historical data, and industry benchmarks for accuracy.
• Consider factors like permits, site conditions, and safety regulations in cost calculations.
• Collaborate with the project team to establish and monitor project budgets.
• Identify potential cost-saving measures and value engineering opportunities.
• Attend monthly CVR meetings for feedback on current projects.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages, including cost breakdowns, schedules, and proposal documents for clients and subcontractors.
• Stay current with industry standards and regulations affecting civil engineering projects.

Candidates Must Have;

• Strong understanding of heavy civils, tunnelling, and trenchless works.
• Experience in producing winning bids for projects ranging from £500k to £20m.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and support multiple teams in various remote locations.
• Capable of working independently on bids or as part of a larger team.
• Good contractual understanding, mainly NEC 3 and NEC 4.
• Several years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on cost estimation.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
• Proficiency in using construction estimating software and spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Professional certification (such as Certified Professional Estimator) is beneficial.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Auto-Cad Experience.
• Degree Educated, Working Towards Chartership.
• Site Experience in Tunnelling or Civil Engineering.
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Please note this role requires the candidate to be familiar with Northern Ireland, only candidates who have/are living and working in Northern Ireland will be considered. .

Please send your CV to skennedy@3dpersonnel.com