Senior Electrical Estimator

Due to continued growth in our Water sector, we are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our Shape & Win team.

Costain are working across a number of Water sector frameworks for the remaining AMP7 works and to mobilise AMP8 early works. The estimating function within the division is growing to facilitate the increased volume of works being forecast over the next 5 years, with projects varying from £5m to over £100m in value.

The Senior Electrical Estimator will be responsible for reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of bottom-up-estimates for the Electrical elements of the schemes along with a top-down review from cost curves and schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed target price.

This is a home-based role with occasional travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

Work closely within the bid team and be responsible for the preparation of the Electrical Estimate for each project

Preparation of the detailed scope from drawings, specifications and a PCD that details the outline scope

Identify any errors/omissions from the scope within the PCD

Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing

Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced

Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of the Electrical packages and attendances required

Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid

Attend site visits during tender period

Preparation of a “Tender Book” to collate and present the Electrical estimate

Prepare Top-Down-Estimate using the Framework agreed schedules of rates and cost curves for benchmarking as part of the review process

About You

Formally qualified in an Electrical related discipline

Previous experience working as an Estimator for a major contractor within the water sector

Experience of pricing medium to large value new works or capital maintenance works on both waste and clean water projects would be an advantage

Customer focused, open and honest, safe and environmentally aware, team player, Accountable, Improving continuously and so the natural choice

Must be commercially aware and a lateral thinker ideally with a knowledge of the various model Forms of Contract

Good technical understanding of Waste and Clean water process solutions and the ability to promote alternative process options where appropriate

Numerate, accurate and self-checking

(Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given)

Full driving licence

For a full job description, please contact careers@costain.com quoting the vacancy number

About Costain

At Costain, we help to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK’s infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

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