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Estimator

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Summary

Estimates construction costs from drawings and specs, evaluates quotes, and prepares cash-flow forecasts for property and infrastructure projects.

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications.
  • Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level.
  • Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
  • Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations.
  • Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of construction plant and temporary works.
  • Contribute to the submission document preparation.
  • Attend site visits during tender period.
  • Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate.
  • Evaluate construction methods and formulate alternative proposals where necessary in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner.
  • Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income.
  • Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
  • Provide support for day-to-day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, support larger projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision. Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships.
  • Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard.
  • Provide services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

The ability to:

  • Deliver results in a client facing role.
  • Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment.
  • Cope with demanding and changing timeframes.
  • Provide support to junior team members.
  • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
  • Working to strict deadlines.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including NEC, either Fixed, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids.
  • Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline.
  • Preferably Chartered or working towards.
  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
  • Must be numerate, accurate and self-checking.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

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