Lead Estimator

All Departments Estimating All Departments is a required field Advertising Salary Not SpecifiedAbout The Role MWH Treatment 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. Responsibilities

• 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 estimate for each project
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced
• Attend site visits during the tender period
  
  Preferably Chartered
• Significant experience working as an Estimator for a major civils contractor in the water sector
• 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
• Excellent communication skills and a great team player
Desirable:
• Knowledge of CCS 'Candy' Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given.
• Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/ICA Engineering related discipline
  
  MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.
At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need adiverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.


• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc