Lead Estimator

Job Type	Permanent / Full Time
Area	East Sussex
Sector	Project Manager, Water / Wastewater
Closing Date	5th May 2025
Job ref	1578718

Job Description

FJA are looking for a Lead Estimator based at Falmer with hybrid working available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function across multiple water projects including management of a multi-discipline estimating team including civil, mechanical and electrical estimating
• Responsible for interfacing with the framework design, engineering, and delivery teams to provide estimating support for both projects and tenders
• Work with the head of estimating to manage the estimating resources across the division
• Be a leader in the bid / project team taking responsibility for the preparation of the estimate
• Develop estimates at all stages of project life cycle from feasibility and concept through to detailed design stage
• Lead on the development of estimating strategies and present to senior stakeholders both internal and external
• Work closely with the bid and/or project team and be responsible for preparation of either the civils, electrical or mechanical estimate for each project
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced
• Attend site visits during the tender period

About The Candidate

Essential

• Preferably Chartered
• Significant experience working as an Estimator for a major civils contractor in the water sector
• Experienced pricing medium to large value civil engineering projects
• Familiar with Civil Engineering Method of Measurement
• Customer Focused, Open and Honest, Safe and Environmentally aware
• Excellent 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

If you are looking for a fantastic Lead Estimator opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.

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.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers