Lead Estimator

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to get into a really niche team at Thames Water. You will be using the water industry-specific engineering estimating system (Benchmark) package as your main source of cost information, but also as part of the role expected to develop bottom-up estimates from various data sources. This Estimating function will enable the development of a project cost from an agreed scope, for optioneering/budget setting approval. It will also be used for benchmarking contractors'' actual costs in value-for-money statements as part of the end-to-end business process. What you''ll be doing as a Lead Estimator Create bottom-up estimates when system costings aren''t available. Review of scope requirements for errors/inconsistencies and/or seek clarifications or additional information from the relevant designer team. Review and approve costs for all Estimates before submitting the final costing template to key stakeholders. Lead the process of developing a new bottom-up estimating database to improve our internal estimating capabilities. Review contractor returns, create or update standardised bottom-up estimate templates for future use by the wider Estimating team. Provide support and training to junior members of the team on the end-to-end process, supporting the system and providing any costing advice as deemed necessary. Proactively identify further opportunities to improve the end-to-end process. Ensure all stakeholders are actively ..... full job details .....