£65.00 - £66.00 per hour
About the Role
The Cost Estimator role, based in Cardiff with hybrid working, involves delivering high-quality estimating services for major engineering and infrastructure programmes. This long-term contract position, paying £65.00-£66.00 per hour, requires expertise in project controls. Key responsibilities include preparing accurate cost estimates for complex construction, transportation, and energy projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience within a consultancy environment. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant programmes, working closely with project teams to ensure financial accuracy and effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
Cost Estimator
Location: Cardiff, Swansea or Bristol, Hybrid Working (3 to 4 days on site)
Contract Type: Long-term Contract
Industry: Engineering, Construction andamp; Infrastructure
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Estimator to join a leading global engineering, project management and professional services consultancy. The organisation delivers some of the world''s most complex and high-profile infrastructure, transportation, energy, defence and construction projects, providing innovative solutions for clients across a diverse range of sectors.
Working within a growing Project Controls team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality estimating services across major programmes and projects. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects from early feasibility stages through to delivery and completion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of cost estimates from feasibility through to project completion.
Produce estimates ranging from high-level order of magnitude assessments through to detailed first-principles and bottom-up estimates.
Complete detailed quantity take-offs independently while supporting colleagues where required.
Prepare and review direct and indirect cost estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Develop and author Basis of Estimate documentation.
Utilise market intelligence, benchmarking data and historical cost information to validate and challenge estimates.
Lead peer reviews and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of project delivery.
Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practice.
Manage stakeholder relationships across project teams, clients, engineers, designers and project managers.
Communicate complex commercial and technical information clearly and effectively.
Contribute to business growth activities, including bids, proposals and tender submissions.
Act as a subject matter expert within the wider Project Controls function.
Requirements
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrable experience delivering cost estimating services on major engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of estimating methodologies, measurement techniques and cost planning principles.
Experience producing detailed cost estimates, cost breakdown structures and project cost models.
Knowledge of direct and indirect cost estimating and project deliverability assessment.
Understanding of commercial and contractual principles and their impact on project costs.
Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Professional membership, or working towards chartership with organisations such as RICS, ICE, AACE, ACostE or equivalent is desirable.
Ability to obtain security clearance would be advantageous.
What''s on Offer
Opportunity to work on prestigious and complex projects across multiple sectors.
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clie
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