Estimator amcangyfrifwr - Pontypridd, United Kingdom - Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales

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Pontypridd, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling.

We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.

We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential.

We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed.

This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Estimator will work across multiple Transport for Wales (TfW) directorate teams (Transport Planning and Development, Commercial and Infrastructure) and have a key role in ensuring robust and accurate budget estimating is provided throughout TfW's portfolio of works.

Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates within set timescales by working closely with the following teams (Project Management, Post Delivery Estimating, Commercial, Planning, Sponsorship and Engineering) to ensure schemes are deliverable for the associated budget.
Review provided information including drawings and scope with reference to the measurement and quantification required to compile a comprehensive cost estimate and correspond with project teams to achieve clarity.
Contribute to the establishment and management of Operations and Maintenance budgets by advising budget holders on likely cost impacts of works and services required to meet specific timescales.
Provide proactive support and advice to Project Management, Commercial and Procurement teams with tenders and/or contract price analysis by cross referencing historic and database project costs with reference to baseline and revised estimates to ensure value for money is attained.

Who we're looking for

Qualified or working towards a degree in relevant field, such as Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience of working within the transport sector / rail / construction industry.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and its impact upon the contract and commercial function.
Knowledge of Rules of Measurement in Common Use e.g NRM, CESMM, MMHW

Welsh Language Skills

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills.

We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Benefits:

8% employer pension (salary sacrifice scheme with Legal & General).

28 days holiday (excluding bank holidays).

4x death in service.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Free travel across the TfW Rail Network.

Flexible benefits (Including Electric Car Lease Scheme and Cycle to Work Schemes).

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

Cyfle Cyfartal
Mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth.

Mae'n ein gwneud yn gryfach, yn ein helpu i ddeall ein cwsmeriaid yn well, i wneud penderfyniadau gwell a bod yn fwy arloesol.

Mae pawb yn wahanol ac mae gan bawb eu safbwynt eu hunain felly rydym yn creu tîm amrywiol sy'n adlewyrchu'r cymunedau rydym yn eu gwasanaethu.

Drwy hyn, rydym yn benderfynol o fod yn un o gyflogwyr mwyaf cynhwysol Cymru. Rydym yn creu rhwydwaith trafnidiaeth cynhwysol y gall pawb yng Nghymru fod yn falch ohono.

Pwy ydyn ni

Ein cenhadaeth yn Trafnidiaeth Cymru yw trawsnewid trafnidiaeth yng Nghymru a'i gwneud yn addas ar gyfer y dyfodol, boed hynny ar gyfer rheilffyrdd, bysiau, cerdded neu feicio.

Rydyn ni eisiau ysbrydoli cenedl i newid y ffordd maen nhw'n teithio, fel bod pawb yn teithio'n fwy cynaliadwy ac yn helpu i fynd i'r afael â'r argyfwng hinsawdd sy'n wynebu pawb.

Rydyn ni'n lle agored a chynhwysol i weithio, lle mae croeso i bawb a lle caiff ein pobl eu cefnogi i gyflawni eu llawn botensial.

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