Principle Estimating Manager

Morson are currently recruiting for multiple Principle Estimating Managers based in either Birmingham or London for a long term contract working on a high profile project.

As a Principal Estimating Manager at HS2 Ltd you will provide management of people and resources through the development of a series of Cost Estimates for high value and complex projects, including accurate first line assurance and establishing appropriate levels of contingency within the overall budget envelope.

About the role (accountabilities include but are not limited to):

Ensure Cost Management principles and processes are aligned with Risk Management, establishing contingency requirements within the overall budget envelope

Undertake reviews of Cost Estimates, which will include challenging proposals using cost benchmarks and norms within the review process

Develop overall Cost baselines, monitoring progress and taking corrective action in the management of Cost

Accomplished understanding of Cost Management techniques including Earned Value Management (EVM)

Demonstrate best practices by performing complex estimates and develop the supporting estimating deliverables, such as methodologies, basis documents and risk assessments

Work cross-functionally with other disciplines in the use of BIM data

Responsible for ensuring that the work performed on assigned projects is technically accurate, on schedule and within budget

Capable of using a range of data to develop cost models, in particular indirect costs

Coordinate technical issues with other functions on projects, including leading cost reviews

Understand work processes of other disciplines and functions on projects and proposals

Communicating cost related issues so that cost led design can be formulated

Draw on best practice from industry (e.g. benchmarking databases) for all estimating and related Controls services.

About You:

Membership of the RICS, ACostE, ICES or similar professional association and degree or equivalent experience or achieved NVQ Level 4 in Project Controls

Chartered Status or in the process of achieving Chartered Status

Experience in high value, complex type construction or infrastructure Estimating programmes

Experience of leading and managing teams within the estimating process and facilitate communication with stakeholders on a range of Estimating issues

Proficient at developing, understanding and quantifying work scope to develop first principals Cost Estimates

Skilled at converting estimates into budgets for control purposes, as well as monitoring and evaluating the implementation of risk, opportunity and uncertainty control measures

Ability to develop an analysis of external influencing factors such as inflation and market trends, both nationally and internationally

Ability to interpret regulations and industry codes / standards affecting complex high value estimates

Ability to understand cost drivers and their effect on the overall CWLC of a project

Experience of managing the performance of others in the development of all discipline activities on projects or programmes of high value and complexity.

It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

Please send CVs to john.kingham@morson.com