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Westlakes Recruit are currently supporting a key client in the development of their estimating capability across major nuclear/defence programmes based in Cumbria.
Our team are looking to hire Estimators / Senior Estimators to support our growing business. Our Complex Infrastructure team works across three major markets:
- Infrastructure (Water, Defence, etc).
- Energy (Nuclear, Renewable Energy, etc).
Your Purpose:
- Being able to support and lead on estimates from feasibility through to detailed design.
- Producing high-level order of magnitude costs and be capable of producing first principal estimates at the later stages.
- Be adaptable to work across multiple sectors and disciplines and have the drive to want to learn new skills.
- An advanced understanding of the typical methods of measurements used in the UK and the ability to complete a full take-off independently. This includes proficiency in an estimating software.
- A comprehensive knowledge of indirect costs and other fees to complete an estimate.
- Strong stakeholder engagement including being able to work with engineers, clients and authority to complete an estimate.
- Being able to review all outputs of junior estimators and provide guidance to them on projects.
- We value experiences across all sectors and backgrounds however the applicant should understand the role of a consultancy on projects and the purpose of budgetary estimate.
- Independently write a basis-of-estimate report to be reviewed by a director within the team prior to submission.
- Being able to benchmark outputs against other market data to provide further evidence to the client.
- Support the wider business in estimating bids and technical development.
What can you bring:
- A variety of schemes and the opportunity to work across UK and International market remotely.
- Flexible working and support a healthy work-life balance.
- Allow you to grow your career, whether that be through the technical route or man-management route.
- Support your chartership aspirations with RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or similar.
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