Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of water infrastructure? Finlay Jude Associates are supporting a long term client in recruiting a Lead Estimator to join their Estimating team in Falmer, with the flexibility of hybrid working. If you're passionate about delivering innovative solutions and leading high-performing teams, this is the opportunity for you! Your Role: Reporting to the Pre-Construction Lead, you will be at the heart of the estimating function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic insight in cost assessments. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading the estimating function across multiple water projects, managing a team covering civil, mechanical, and electrical estimating. Collaborating with key stakeholders, including framework design, engineering, and delivery teams, to support project estimation and tendering. Driving estimating strategy and resource allocation in partnership with the Head of Estimating. Taking ownership of project estimates from feasibility through to detailed design stages. Developing and presenting estimating strategies to both internal and external senior stakeholders. Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of material and subcontractor quotations. Attending site visits during the tender period to ensure thorough and accurate assessments. A Successful Applicant will have the following skills and experience; Preferably Chartered in a relevant discipline. Extensive experience as an Estimator in major civils projects, particularly within the water sector. A track record of pricing medium to large value civil engineering projects. Familiarity with the Civil Engineering Method of Measurement. A customer-focused, honest, and safety-conscious approach. Outstanding communication skills and a strong team ethic. What's in It for You? Competitive salary and benefits package. A collaborative and supportive work environment. The chance to lead and make a significant impact in a growing sector. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.JBRP1_UKTJ
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Lead Estimator