FINDING BETTER WAYS TO PROVIDE THE MATERIALS THE WORLD NEEDS.

We’re looking for a Principal Advisor, Cost Estimator to be responsible for the supervision and delivery of all cost estimating services.
In this role, you’ll support the team with the implementation and ongoing support of all estimating systems and functions on the project. The scope of the Cost Estimating function includes (but is not limited to) cost estimating, reporting, developing benchmarking, reviewing cost estimates prepared by project teams, document controlling and managing relevant project processes and procedures.
This position will provide expert advice and support where the size and complexity of project/ projects is significant enough to warrant strategic leadership of the function within the broader team.
You’ll work closely with the Estimations team and bring structure, clarity, and creativity to the role:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactive engagement and development of a service-provider culture within Estimating as well as having the strength and integrity to be firm on important issues and escalate where necessary, for the long-term benefit of projects
• To assist the organisation to successfully deliver projects by ensuring the preparation of thorough cost estimates, to appropriate levels of accuracy for each stage of the project life cycle.
• To ensure that all cost estimates produced on behalf of the business are consistent with the standard procedures.
• To assist other groups within the business with the preparation of cost estimates for project development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and recognize the importance of this
• Enhance sharing and utilisation of knowledge
• Lead Conceptual, OOM, PFS, DFS and Definitive Estimates where required.
• Proactively provide guidance and support to project teams and other areas of the business where appropriate to do so
• Participate in TEG (Technical Evaluation Group) reviews as needed
• Assisting in the development of others by means of training and mentoring