Lorien

Job Role: Major Projects Estimator - Construction Job Location: North Tyneside - 5 days Onsite Inside Ir35 Duration: 3 months contract. Rate: GBP 500/Day Major Projects Estimator Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans and commercial proposals for major highways and civil engineering projects Developing fully priced Bills of Quantities and/or activity schedules Supporting governance and approval processes, including commercial and risk inputs Reviewing drawings, specifications and data to produce accurate take-offs and cost models Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing for labour, plant, materials and services Evaluating tender returns and comparing commercial submissions Supporting value engineering activity in collaboration with project and delivery teams Assisting with pricing of variations and compensation events in line with NEC contracts Managing workload effectively to meet bid and pre-construction deadlines Essential experience and skills * A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar * Proven experience working in an estimating or commercial role within construction or infrastructure * Strong understanding of: o Construction cost planning and estimating o Bills of Quantities, specifications and contract documentation o Typical construction contract terms and conditions o NEC forms of contract * Ability to build accurate estimates, budgets and commercial proposals * Strong numeracy, literacy and analytical skills * Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines * Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders * A full UK driving licence Desirable experience * Highways or infrastructure project experience * Knowledge of CDM regulations and relevant legislation * Understanding of project management processes * Experience supporting pre construction and bidding activity Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.