Estimator (Civils)
Due to our continued work winning success, we currently have opportunities for experienced Estimators to join our team supporting the pre-construction phase of projects. Providing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, ensuring projects are financially viable, competitive and aligned with client expectations, is this your passion?
What will I be doing?
Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders, you will analyse bid specifications, drawings, and project documents to develop a thorough understanding of project requirements. This will involve conducting detailed quantity take-offs from engineering drawings to determine the quantities of materials, labour, and equipment needed for each project and preparing estimates from first principles.
If working on large and exciting projects wasn't enough, you will also:
- Collaborate with subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
- Identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with construction projects, propose mitigation strategies, and communicate findings to relevant parties.
- Attend tender-stage site visits to gather additional information which may affect the bid and highlight any specific challenges to be overcome in order to provide a competitive offer.
Skills and Experience
You will have demonstrable experience as an Estimator in the construction industry, with a strong background in estimating Power/ Electricals/Renewable/Civils projects and working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / FIDIC contracts
A proficiency in construction estimating software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills will help along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex project specifications and drawings.
This is a fast paced environment and we will be asking you to work at this level. Communication will be key to your success, both verbal and written. Are you up for the challenge?
Due to the nature of the role, a UK driving licence is essential
About us:
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace
- Division
- OCU Utility Services
- Locations
- Borehamwood
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Borehamwood
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
Estimator (Civils)
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