Senior Estimator

Department:

EMEA Consultancy - Building and PlacesEmployment Type:

Full TimeLocation:

Manchester

Description

Why Soben?

We’re an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We’ve come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential.

It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We’re targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories.

If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Description

We are looking for an Estimator who will be tasked with creating and managing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans, preparing take-offs and estimates, negotiating with various contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with clients and site managers

Key Responsibilities

Estimating and BoQs based on GC pricing template through engineering development from 30% through 100% IFCWork with engineering to provide cost-effective solutions.Provide procurement support with market analysis, RFP process, bid review and leveling, contract negotiations, and contract award for GC and equipment vendorsPost-contract services of all cost management activities are to be administered individually through project phases including:i. Cost Estimate Updates

ii. GC Bid Updates

iii. GMP Buyout Submissions

iv. Commercial Meetings

v. Cost Reporting

vi. Payment Applications

vii. Change Orders

viii. Contingency Usage Requests

ix. Final Accounts

Prepare cost Estimates/Cost Plan for review including benchmarkingDevelop a variety of Value Engineering/Life Cycle Costing optionsContribute to meetings on the Pre-contract ProcessContribute and assist in the preparation of the Procurement Strategy/ ReportAttend Client meetings along with senior colleagues as required and record relevant discussion points and actionsAttend Design Team meetings, capture and advise on potential cost implications and implement meeting outcomesContribute and assist in the development of project templatesAssist with measurements and research pricing for Development AppraisalsDraft and finalize the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for reviewReview and tabulate PQQ responsesPerform additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications/ Relevant Experience

Bachelor''s degree or equivalent3 years minimum cost management or estimating experienceCost Manager/Estimator with DC experienceCostX proficientProficient in the use of the required functions in Microsoft Office skills, (e.g., Excel, Word and PowerPoint) to an appropriate levelKnowledge of relevant construction technologies and trends (Sustainability) to assist with appropriate options and cost implicationsGreat personal relationships skills and ability to work with a wider interdisciplinary team of peopleOrganized and detail-oriented

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