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Head of Estimating

Location: National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

What you'll do:

We are seeking a Head of Estimating to join our Rail and Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role involves overseeing the cost estimation processes for rail projects, ensuring competitive, accurate, and feasible project bids.

Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management:

• Lead and mentor the estimating team, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Cost Estimation:

• Create detailed cost estimates for rail projects, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review project documentation to understand scope of work.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Prepare budgets and forecasts for upcoming projects.
• Monitor and control project costs to align estimates with actual expenditures.

Tender Preparation:

• Oversee tender and bid submissions for rail projects.
• Ensure bid documents are comprehensive and compliant.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess risks in project estimates.
• Develop mitigation strategies.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work with project teams and stakeholders to ensure realistic estimates.
• Engage with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors for information gathering.

Cost Control and Reporting:

• Implement cost control measures.
• Report on estimating activities and financial performance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Refine estimating processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure activities comply with laws and policies.
• Maintain quality and accuracy in estimates.

What we're looking for:

This role suits an experienced Estimating professional at Senior Estimator level or above. The position is hybrid, with flexibility on location, primarily virtual meetings, with occasional visits to our Billericay and London offices, and national client meetings.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Knowledge of rail infrastructure systems (preferred but not essential).
• Proficiency in estimation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project management, especially in large-scale rail projects.
• Financial acumen in budgeting and cost control.
• Leadership and excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to produce competitive and accurate bids.
• Understanding of project financial viability and risk mitigation.
• Resource optimization and strategic planning capabilities.

Why join us:

We offer career development, including training, accreditations, and higher education opportunities. Join a growing company with a dynamic team, competitive salary, and benefits such as flexible working, holiday allowance, bonuses, pension, health support, gym discounts, recognition schemes, and volunteering days.

About Ground Control:

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company providing services nationwide since 1973, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, and more.

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Equal Opportunities Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process and employment.