Job Reference: Estimator1
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
* Highways / Civil Engineering Estimator will Measure and Prepare fully Priced Bills of Quantities and/or Activity Schedules for Public realm, Highways, Civil engineering and Infrastructure works in North Tyneside.
* Be familiar with pre-contract and pre-construction environments and also be able to compile projects budgets and cost plans to agreed timescales
* Carry out take-offs from drawings either by hand or preferably using CAD software.
* Carry out full appraisals and comparisons of tender returns.
* Carry out rate build-ups from site output data.
* Provide input into Project Programming and valuing of same.
* Work closely with project staff to facilitate value engineering, plan and programme works.
* Support Senior Management and Quantity Surveying Staff in the appointment and management of contractors, suppliers and consultants.
* Effectively manage workload planning and be proactive in taking appropriate action to avoid pre-construction delays.
* Support the delivery teams to keep accurate and detailed records.
* Work closely and effectively across both businessdevelopment, design and construction teams to support the successful and integrated delivery of schemes during the pre-construction phase.
* Support the project Quantity Surveyor in preparing quotations for project variations following NEC Project Manager Instructions or compensation events.
* Managing own workload and meet the project deadlines.
* Highways / Civil Engineering Estimator must be Appropriately qualified in quantity surveying, construction management
* Demonstrate experience and ability to carry out the role competently.
* Be able to prioritise work and complete all requirements within agreed deadlines.* Wide knowledge of construction techniques and outputs associated with them..
* Commitment to become Chartered with relevantOrganisation within minimum agreed timescales.
* Good writing and numeracy skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Be able to communicate with people effectively in a friendly courteous manner through good presentation skills.
* Hold a full driving licence.
* Be proficient in a wide range of IT skills including CAD and Microsoft Office 365 packages
DesirableExperience/Skills
* Knowledge of CDM and relevant legislation
* Knowledge of project management processes
* Knowledge of NEC forms of contract
* Knowledge of MS Project or similar programme tools
* Be proficient at reading and taking off drawings, BOQ's and specifications
* Knowledge of typical construction contract terms and conditions
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £39000 - £40000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Highways / Civil Engineering Estimator
Contact Name: Farnaaz Hoosen
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