Cost Estimator

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate estimation and cost planning
• Prepare, support in the preparation and review of cost estimation for Projects in pursuit
• Close liaison and arrange meetings with other departments for various estimation and benchmarking tasks.
• Provision of general support information to the estimation and benchmarking team.
• Create project costings and budgets from clear objectives.
• Analysing project data efficiently and seek for necessary clarifications if needed.
• Working as a proactive team player to achieve team goals.
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of budget estimates.
• Undertaking cost management services with limited supervision.
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• BSc in quantity surveying
• Preferrable being a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• A minimum of 5 years technical delivery experience gained within a global consultancy firm
• Cost Estimation & Cost Planning Experience
• Post-contract experience is an advantage
• UAE/GCC experience
• Good technical writing and communication skills
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a can-do attitude