Estimator - ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD : Job Details

Are you looking for a fantastic Estimator opportunity based in London? Do you want to join one of the leading consultancy firms in the industry? Are you looking to build on your experience in Infrastructure and have an impact on exciting, important projects across the UK? Then this could be the next step in your career!

Due to recent expansion, this established consultancy firm is looking to grow its well-established team of renowned professionals. In this role, you will benefit from an excellent, structured training programme, and have the chance to work for a firm that prides itself on growing and progressing the careers of its employees.

This is an excellent chance to grow as an Estimator, to influence your career trajectory, and achieve your own ambitions in the industry!

Key Competencies:

• Ideally, you will have some experience on major Infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of the Cost drivers that define a project and ability to convert engineering data into meaningful cost drivers.
• Understanding of all aspects of direct and indirect costs and how to put together an estimate.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present cost work concisely.
• Ability to challenge colleagues in a constructive manner to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse colleagues in different disciplines involved in clients' programmes.
• Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently to produce estimates at various stages of a project using various methods of measurements and estimating software.
• Aid in the development of benchmarking database and reporting process to provide timely and accurate advice to inform decision making.
• Support implementation of accurate Cost measurement processes including progress and performance measurement.
• Provide professional advice on cost to stakeholders (including but not limited to Procurement Specialists, Cost / Contract Management Personnel, Estimators and Project Controls) and for clients.
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of Client's policies, procedures, and resources for all cost and related controls services.
• Work closely with the Scheduling Team to ensure integration and alignment of cost models and schedules.

Requirements:

• Working towards or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ACostE, ICES or similar relevant professional association.
• Relevant Degree or a combination of experience and other qualifications.
• Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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