Programme Estimator

Description:

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating all cost planning activities across the programme, ensuring adherence to the Authorities planning and funding cycles.

Prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects across all stages that feed the 20 Year Infrastructure Plan and the 2 Year Forward Works PlanProduce clear, structured cost reports and present to senior leadership membersSupport bid submissions and contribute to tender evaluationsAnalyse drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine material, labour, and time requirements for each project from a cost planning perspectiveIdentify cost risks and value‑engineering opportunitiesMaintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry pricing, market trends, and construction methods

What You Will Bring

The ability to create cost plans and estimates by benchmarking and the use of historical site data and using industry normsEnsure programme structures to support ‘though life cost’ and ‘total cost of ownership’ requirementsHaving a full understanding of the RIBA stages within construction projects and how these are applied with regards to cost planningSound knowledge of the application of qualitative and quantitative riskCollaboratively working with the PMO and project delivery teams in relation to project, programme and portfolio lifecyclesAbility to analyse and interpret tender return cost reports and identify any potential risks and issuesMaintaining effective communications with all stakeholders including MODReport on programme cost at regular intervals