Estimator

Newcastle, United Kingdom , United Kingdom

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Job Reference 1241869

Location Newcastle, United Kingdom , United Kingdom

Date Added October 30, 2024

Estimator

Location: Newcastle
Contract: 12 month initial Contract
Salary / Package: Excellent Day rate (PAYE or Ltd Company), plus accommodation allowance
Timeframe: start ASAP

Recruitment Partner: Airswift Account Manager: Karen Robertson

Key Skills: Cost Estimating; Capital Costs; Conceptual Estimates.

Our business
Our Operator client are recruiting for an Estimator to join their project team in Newcastle to provide high-level advice and guidance on analysis & preparation of capital cost estimates for petrochemical/oil & gas projects.

What can we offer you
Fantastic opportunity to work for a world renowned Operator.
Excellent daily rate.

Key Responsibilities and background:

Develop multi-discipline conceptual and definitive estimates for heavy industrial, commercial and residential capital projects including all cost aspects of engineering, material/equipment and construction. Assist project management and contracting personnel with bid evaluations, participate in negotiations for lump sum, unit rate and reimbursable cost contracts as well as change orders and amendment.
Act as cost consultant and advisor for both internal stakeholders such as Engineering and Construction Team, as well as the external stakeholders such as Owner Client and Vendors.
Prepare multi-discipline conceptual and definitive cost for Capital Projects requiring assistance in no more than two of four major disciplines of civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
Keep abreast of significant development in cost estimating by close review of technical literature, contacts with contractors, visits to areas of construction and attendance at professional and technical meetings.
Review estimates prepared by project engineer to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of scope of work, including those developed by contractor, that may need revising to reflect construction practices in the Kingdom.
Assist project management and contracting personnel with bid analysis and contract negotiations.
Ensure that the estimating systems and computerized estimating tools are maintained and current in terms of being up to date and incorporating the latest state-of-art.
Ensure the confidentiality of estimating information and data is maintained and access is limited.

Critical Skills & Personal Attributes:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
Significant experience in estimating with demonstrable experience in petrochemical, refinery, pipeline or power generation projects. Must be familiar with construction practices, materials and CAPEX projects.

The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift, and the account manager, Karen Robertson

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