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Job title:Estimator
Location: South Mimms or Dartford
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8-5 onsite (some flexibility with start times)
Contract length: 6 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Project: CPS Highways schemes,a joint venture with BT, Atkins, Realis and Aegis
Join Balfour Beatty and help us build a sustainable future! We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Estimator to join our Asset Delivery team. This is a crucial role, and we're moving quickly to find the right person. If you're passionate about infrastructure and ready to make a significant contribution, we encourage you to apply immediately!
Role Purpose
As an Estimator, you'll be instrumental in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil portions of multi-disciplinary highway projects. You'll work collaboratively with a team of experienced professionals, supporting senior estimators in presenting and negotiating prices with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop estimates from first principles.
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Review drawings and specifications to prepare costing sheets.
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Analyze design options and identify cost-effective solutions.
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Liaise with project teams and the supply chain.
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Manage and support smaller bids to ensure timely and effective delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
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M&E Tunneling Experience with an Infrastructure main contractor background is essential.
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Proven experience in an estimating role within civils (Commercial or operational background considered).
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Relevant industry chartership (ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB, etc.) is desirable.
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Experience with Candy Estimating Software (desirable but not essential).
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Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel).
Company Culture
At Balfour Beatty, we value teamwork, excellence, respect, and trust. We're looking for someone who shares these values and is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients and colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful projects and grow your career with a leading company in the industry.
Don't miss this chance to join our dynamic team. Apply now!
D&I
Our diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy values everyone, drives action to improve diversity in our organisation and create an inclusive culture. It promotes high performance, engagement and makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work.
We encourage innovative and fresh ways of thinking, allowing every employee to be themselves and perform at their very best.
