Cost Estimator

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow. We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind. People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive. We are currently looking for all level of estimators with utilities experience to support with the growth of the business and the continued delivery of world class service to our diverse client base. Our Cost Estimating and Cost Intelligence teams work across a variety of sectors, offering you the chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects with no sector boundaries while our focus on training and development creates the perfect environment in which to progress your career. Working within a dedicated and dynamic cost estimating team and reporting directly into senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high profile water sector/utilities projects. The ideal candidate will have experience as the day-to-day project contact and who thrives on challenges and client facing roles, being both eager to learn and develop whilst also helping to drive forward our position as an industry leader. Your attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will be paramount to your success in the role and the overall success of the projects. As an estimator you will support in the development of G&T as a business, building relationships externally and internally and playing a part in recruiting new talent. You will be involved and take responsibility in managing a team (level dependent), managing multiple projects including fee income, budget and resources. What You Will Do As an estimator your day to day will focus on managing pre-contract activities ranging from managing estimates and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget constraints. You will begin to develop specialist knowledge and be responsible for a significant portion of projects. You will be encouraged to guide junior members of the team and play a part in growing the business through participation in the firm’s wider initiatives. The key responsibilities of the role will include: Cost Planning, Estimating and Benchmarking: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and remain within…