Cumming Group UK & Europe
Estimator
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Estimator - Manchester / Warrington
Join Cumming Group and help shape some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects.
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.
We're looking for an Estimator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in civil engineering or infrastructure who enjoys analysing costs, developing competitive tenders and working closely with project teams to deliver winning solutions.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
- Producing analytical cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Pricing materials, plant and subcontract packages.
- Reviewing subcontractor quotations and carrying out technical and commercial assessments.
- Using estimating software to prepare accurate and competitive bids.
- Working with bid teams to develop innovative and alternative construction solutions.
- Preparing cash flow forecasts and capital expenditure forecasts.
- Attending site visits during the tender period.
- Supporting the delivery of projects while building strong client relationships.
- Contributing to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development across the team.
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What we're looking for
- Experience preparing estimates within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
- Experience pricing work under NEC contracts (or other major forms of contract), including Fixed Price, Target Cost, Design & Build or ECI.
- A degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered status, or actively working towards it, is desirable.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- A good technical understanding of civil engineering construction methods.
- The ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Confident communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- A proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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If you're looking to join a collaborative consultancy where you'll work on complex, high-profile projects while continuing to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
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