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    Principal Estimator - London, United Kingdom - First Recruitment Group

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    In a rush? Simply drop off your CV by clicking on the button to your right, and we'll get in contact if we have a suitable vacancy.

    Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

    • Activity schedule identifying all deliverables and interfaces with other disciplines.
    • Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for resolution of difficult or complex estimating problems.
    • Coordinate and drive input from engineering, supply chain and construction disciplines to ensure inputs are in line with estimating.
    • Classification procedures using cooperative and proactive problem-solving techniques.
    • Establish the key parameters associated with the overall quality and accuracy of the estimate.
    • Prepare the Estimate Plan to include establishment of the estimating methodology and cost estimating principles applicable to the estimate preparation.
    • Provide support in identifying, analysing, and providing innovative solutions to cost estimating problems.
    • Oversees and guides the conversion of engineering take-offs to construction BOQs.
    • Review of contractor pricing including conducting gap analysis against project scope.
    • Tracking and trending of TIC during execution phase.
    • Compare and analyse scope, quantities and cost data between projects.In comparison with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices.
    • Carry out benchmark estimates through high level norms and industry standards.
    • Prepare Basis of Estimate and compile all estimate documentation required for internal governance and client presentation / submission.
    • Support with check estimates, PEER Reviews and forecasting as required.
    • Support estimating department with improvement initiatives, mentoring of junior estimators.

    Desired Experience/Qualifications:

    • Experience in Estimating of Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC projects.
    • Experience leading large projects within the Energy, Chemicals and Resources industries.
    • Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline (Engineering preferred).
    • Ability to comply with, promote and provide leadership in HSE policy and OneWay framework.
    • Advanced user of Microsoft Office Applications, Working knowledge of Estimating Software such as Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (KBase) or Cleopatra Enterprise is an asset.
    • Motivational and collaborative communication skills.
    • Control team budget on projects.

    Who we are:

    First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We're passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis + and workforce management solution, Operam.

    As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

    Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

    "We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future."

    "I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.

    "First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.

    "As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."

    TechnipFMC

    "I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

    "The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

    "Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

    "I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

    Nuvia

    "There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."

    Multi-Sector Client

    "It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

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