Job Description

Location: Cardiff, Swansea or Bristol, Hybrid Working (3 to 4 days on site)

Contract Type: Long-term Contract

Industry: Engineering, Construction & Infrastructure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Estimator to join a leading global engineering, project management and professional services consultancy. The organisation delivers some of the world's most complex and high-profile infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence and construction projects, providing innovative solutions for clients across a diverse range of sectors.

Working within a growing Project Controls team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality estimating services across major programmes and projects. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects from early feasibility stages through to delivery and completion.

• Lead the development and delivery of cost estimates from feasibility through to project completion.

• Produce estimates ranging from high-level order of magnitude assessments through to detailed first-principles and bottom-up estimates.

• Complete detailed quantity take-offs independently while supporting colleagues where required.

• Prepare and review direct and indirect cost estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Develop and author Basis of Estimate documentation.

• Utilise market intelligence, benchmarking data and historical cost information to validate and challenge estimates.

• Lead peer reviews and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of project delivery.

• Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practice.

• Manage stakeholder relationships across project teams, clients, engineers, designers and project managers.

• Communicate complex commercial and technical information clearly and effectively.

• Contribute to business growth activities, including bids, proposals and tender submissions.

• Act as a subject matter expert within the wider Project Controls function.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

• Demonstrable experience delivering cost estimating services on major engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, measurement techniques and cost planning principles.

• Experience producing detailed cost estimates, cost breakdown structures and project cost models.

• Knowledge of direct and indirect cost estimating and project deliverability assessment.

• Understanding of commercial and contractual principles and their impact on project costs.

• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Professional membership, or working towards chartership with organisations such as RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or equivalent is desirable.

• Ability to obtain security clearance would be advantageous.

• Opportunity to work on prestigious and complex projects across multiple sectors.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and programmes.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Long-term career development opportunities within a global consultancy environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

If you are an experienced Cost Estimator looking to play a key role in delivering major projects while advancing your career within a leading consultancy environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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