Estimator- Associate Director
Core
Lead estimating commissions and provide cost advice for major water and infrastructure projects, supporting investment decisions and programme delivery.
Role type
Senior IC estimating director (utilities/infrastructure)
Builds
Cost estimates, business cases, and investment appraisals for water supply, environmental improvement, and asset upgrade programmes.
Domain
Utilities and infrastructure (water sector)
Required skills
Estimating (order of magnitude to detailed), quantity surveying, NEC4 contracts, stakeholder management, team leadership, value engineering, risk assessment, commercial awareness, bid development, data benchmarking
Preferred skills
Chartered status (RICS/CIOB), experience in regulated environments, alliance delivery, portfolio management
Technologies
Estimating tools, data benchmarks, project management software
Responsibilities
Lead estimating workstreams and set technical direction; review and challenge significant estimates; establish estimating governance and standards; support business case development and investment approvals; lead value engineering initiatives; develop new business opportunities; manage estimating teams and resource planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities