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Lead Estimator80,000BrightonWe are looking for an experienced Lead Estimator to join our clients team in the water industry.This is a permanent position with the flexibility of hybrid working, offering a great balance between office and remote work.You will report directly to the Pre-Construction Lead and your role will cover reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of innovative solutions and Bottom-up-estimates for the schemes along with a Top-Down review from cost curves and Schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed Target Price.ResponsibilitiesLead the estimating function across multiple water projects including management of a multi-discipline estimating team including civil, mechanical and electrical estimatingResponsible for interfacing with the framework design, engineering, and delivery teams to provide estimating support for both projects and tendersWork with the head of estimating to manage the estimating resources across the divisionBe a leader in the bid / project team taking responsibility for the preparation of the estimateDevelop estimates at all stages of project life cycle from feasibility and concept through to detailed design stageLead on the development of estimating strategies and present to senior stakeholders both internal and externalWork closely with the bid and/or project team and be responsible for preparation of either the civils, electrical or mechanical estimate for each projectTechnical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is pricedAttend site visits during the tender periodExperience/SkillsEssentialPreferably CharteredSignificant experience working as an Estimator for a major civils contractor in the water sectorExperienced pricing medium to large value civil engineering projectsFamiliar with Civil Engineering Method of MeasurementCustomer Focused, Open and Honest, Safe and Environmentally awareExcellent communication skills and a great team player Desirable: Knowledge of CCS Candy Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given.Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/ICA Engineering related discipline