Lead Estimator

Abatec are assisting a Tier 1 water sector specialist contractor who are looking to strengthen our Estimating team with a Lead Estimator based at Falmer with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Pre-Construction Lead and your role will cover 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.

As a Senior Estimator you will:

* Lead the estimating function across multiple water projects including management of a multi-discipline estimating team including civil, mechanical and electrical estimating

* Responsible for interfacing with the framework design, engineering, and delivery teams to provide estimating support for both projects and tenders

* Work with the head of estimating to manage the estimating resources across the division

* Be a leader in the bid / project team taking responsibility for the preparation of the estimate

* 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

* Work closely with the bid and/or project team and be responsible for preparation of either the civils, electrical or mechanical esti...