Civils Estimator

The Home, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Job Description

Costain are currently working across several Water Industry accounts for the remaining AMP7 works and to mobilise AMP8 early works. The estimating function within the division is growing to facilitate the increased volume of works being forecast over the next 5 years, with projects varying from £5m to over £100m in value.

The Estimator will join the current Natural Resources Shape & Win estimating team and be responsible for reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of innovative solutions and Bottom-up-estimates for the schemes along with a Top-Down review from cost curves and Schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed Target Price

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates at all stages of project life cycle from feasibility and concept through to detailed design stage.
• Lead on the development of estimating strategies and present to senior stakeholders both internal and external.
• Working closely with the bid and/or project team and be responsible for the preparation of the Civils Estimate for each project.
• Preparation of the detailed scope from drawings, specifications and a PCD that details the outline scope.
• Identify any errors/omissions from the scope within the PCD
• Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications
• Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced.
• In conjunction with the E&P bid team, participate in the generation of value-engineered solutions/alternatives throughout the bid stage design process and report on the cost effects of such solutions.
• Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid.
• Attend site visits during the tender period.
• Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate.
• Preparation of WBS coded Bill of Quants and assumptions to ensure smooth handover to the delivery teams.
• Presentation of the estimate at bid team meetings and final settlement of bid. Working to strict deadlines.
• Prepare Top-Down-Estimate using the Framework agreed schedules of rates and Cost curves for benchmarking as part of the review process
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline
• Preferably Chartered
• Significant post graduate experience working as an Estimator for a major civils contractor.
• Experienced pricing medium to large value civil engineering projects
• Familiar with Civil Engineering Method of Measurement
• Customer Focused, Open and Honest, Safe and Environmentally aware
• Good communication skills
• Must be a good team player and adopt a positive “can-do” approach
• Must be able to manage administration support and other members of the team to ensure successful delivery of the tender.
• Must be commercially aware and a lateral thinker with a knowledge of various Forms of Contract
• Good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given.
  
  

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.