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ESTIMATOR

Employment Type Permanent
Location Middlesex , Heathrow
Industry Sector Construction
Start Date asap
Salary/Rate £35k - £55k plus car and bonus
Reference 1027
Date Advertised 03-06-2008 - 00:00

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

One of the world's leading infrastructure companies with 104,000 employees & operations in 43 countries in a range of sectors including construction, airport, toll road & car park management/maintenance & municipal services seeks an experienced Estimator to provide & manage accurate estimates for construction bids & projects to support delivery of business objectives. Exp as an estimator for large scale projects, extensive financial management exp & exp in the construction industry essential.

One of the world's leading infrastructure companies with 104,000 employees & operations in 43 countries in a range of sectors including construction, airport, toll road & car park management/maintenance & municipal services seeks an experienced Estimator to provide & manage accurate estimates for construction bids & projects to support delivery of business objectives. Exp as an estimator for large scale projects, extensive financial management exp & exp in the construction industry essential.


FURTHER DETAILS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To be responsible for preparing, managing and taking accountability for the development of cost estimates in support of project and business objectives
2. To create detailed cost risk analysis and work breakdown analysis to ensure the production of high quality cost estimates
3. Taking accountability for communicating cost estimates internally and externally as appropriate/
4. To liaise with suppliers and subcontractors as required and to report back to the appropriate managers
5. To identify, evaluate and manage all financial risk and opportunity for bids and projects as directed
6. To promote company values in all dealing with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
• Previous experience as an estimator for large scale projects
• Extensive financial management experience
• Experience of managing the supply chain
• Experience in the construction industry
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS:
• Spanish language skills
• Experience of working in an international organisation

Initially based in Richmond until Aug 07 some travel required