Estimator

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications.
• Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.
• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level.
• Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations.
• Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of construction plant and temporary works.
• Contribute to the submission document preparation.
• Attend site visits during tender period.
• Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate.
• Evaluate construction methods and formulate alternative proposals where necessary in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner.
• Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income.
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
• Provide support for day-to-day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, support larger projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
• Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships.
• Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard.
• Provide services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• The ability to: Deliver results in a client facing role.
• Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment.
• Cope with demanding and changing timeframes.
• Provide support to junior team members.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Working to strict deadlines.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including NEC, either Fixed, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids.
• Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline.
• Preferably Chartered or working towards.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
• Must be numerate, accurate and self-checking.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities through its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity or national origin), religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave or any other protected characteristic under UK and European law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client's needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project's development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members - including many of the brightest minds in the industry. Learn more about what a great organisation we are here.