Estimator

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Job Description

For a client based in Newcastle we are looking for a freelance Cost Estimator.


Project phase: FEED

Initial duration: till February 2026 (extendable)


Experience:

  • Prior experience projects cost estimation for shipyard/maritime projects, including dredging, reclamation, and marine structures (quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, revetments, etc.), as well as infrastructure, utilities, industrial workshops, and supporting facilities.
  • More than 10 years’ experience in projects cost estimation, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.


Technical & Professional Capabilities:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications in cost estimation (if available).
  • Competent in preparing detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost breakdowns, and unit rates.
  • Ability to evaluate direct and indirect costs, equipment/productivity rates, and contingencies.
  • Skilled in quantity take-offs from models and drawings.
  • Proficient in estimation and planning software (e.g., CostX, Excel, Primavera) or similar tools.
  • Ability to use CAD/Navisworks and interpret drawings accurately.
  • Awareness of KSA and regional market rates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
  • Knowledge of supply chain challenges, lead times, and logistics.
  • Ability to quantify and incorporate risk allowances and contingencies into estimates.


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with the FIDIC contractual framework and its pricing implications.

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Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Category:
Construction

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