Estimator

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for an Estimator for civil engineering and construction projects. This is a position with our client, who are a global, industry leader in the energy technology. 

Estimator
Contract position: Outside IR35
Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Duration: 9 month contract initially

Purpose of the role

The Estimator’s role is to support the Pre Construction Manager in preparing estimates for civil engineering and building works for Electricity Transmission Substations and High Voltage Direct Current Interconnector Convertor stations in accordance with company bidding/estimating systems and procedures.
Working predominantly with the Pre Construction Manager, but liaising with other members of tendering & engineering teams as deemed appropriate according to the specific tender, to develop customer and company requirements to secure value solutions in support of the wider tender to meet the company's objectives.

Responsibilities
Estimates
Produce take-offs and bills of quantities adhering to CESSM4 for civil enabling works, civil, structural and architectural packages
Produce elemental cost plans for business development and budget submissions
Strong working knowledge of estimating software
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures for the Civil Engineering, Building and Building Services works
Identify and record opportunity and risk during tender process 
Maintain register of assumptions within estimate
Produce detailed exclusions, assumptions and qualifications for tenderHandover
Prepare estimating handover packs
Maintain notes of handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to Pre Construction Manager relating to estimate and key assumptionsExperience
> 10 years experience within the Construction industry
> 5 years in an Estimating capacity
Thorough working knowledge of CESMM4 requiredQualifications & Competence Requirements
Mandatory
Good Communicator and Pro-active demeanor
Experience within a bid team and/or commercial setting
Experience of working as part of a Project Delivery Team
One of the following:
BSc / BEng in  Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology alternatively relevant experience with HNC/HND in a Building/Civil Engineering/Construction discipline.
Several years' experience in at least one project-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Building Construction, etc.)
Strong knowledge & understanding of civil/building design and construction methodology.
Strong knowledge of CESMM4
Assertive and strong personality
Strong Commercial / Contractual awareness
Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
Good Environmental Awareness
Professional Membership of one or more of the following:
CEng/IEng with the Institute of Civil Engineers
MCIOB/ICIOB with the Chartered Institute of Building
MRICS/AssocRICS- Construction PathwaysDesirable
Infrastructure experience e.g. power sector (Substations, Power generation etc) or Water experience.
Building Services knowledge.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients