Are you an estimator with consultancy experience?
 
Have you worked client side previously?
 
My client is a leading consultancy who are looking for multiple positions in their NorthEast Office.
 
The office is based in Leeds but you will be able to work from any of their offices or even work from home. Their will be occasional expectancy to visit office but must be prepared to be based in clients office on assignments. Work is generally across the M62 corridor
 
Roles they are currently recruiting for at all level include Estimator, Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Project Controls, Risk Manager.
 
They work in mist sectors but transport is especially busy including rail projects. Sectors include: civils, rail, highways, energy, industry, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, infrastructure and nuclear.
 
Client side and previous consultancy experience is a must.
 
Salary: £30,000 - £65,000
 
Key Competencies and Underpinning Knowledge:
 
Experience on significant Infrastructure projects ideally but not limited to the Rail Sector
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;
Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present cost work concisely;
Ability to challenge colleagues in a constructive manner in order to achieve positive outcomes;
Ability to interact effectively with colleagues in many different disciplines involved in our Clients Programme;
Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Single point of contact for all our Client's infrastructure costs, working closely with the Estimating Management team to implement and maintain Cost Management and Estimating systems to ensure accurate reporting, benchmarking and analysis of our Clients' infrastructure costs;
Support implementation of accurate Cost measurement processes including progress and performance measurement;
Provide professional advice covering our Clients' infrastructure costs to stakeholders (including but not limited to Procurement Specialists, Cost / Contract Management Personnel, Estimators and Project Controls);
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; and
Aid in the development of benchmarking database and reporting process to provide timely and accurate advice to inform decision making.
 
Requirements:
 
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ACostE, ICES or similar relevant professional association;
Quantity surveying skills and comprehensive understanding of the construction industry;
Familiarity of government initiatives and policies.