About this role
Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world's most respected clients across diverse range of sectors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications. • Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives at service and sector level. • Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing. • Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations. • Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of construction plant and temporary works. • Contribute to the submission document preparation. • Attend site visits during tender period. • Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate. • Evaluate construction methods and formulate alternative proposals where necessary in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner. • Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income. • Preparation of cash flow forecasts. • Provide support for day-to-day delivery responsibility for small to medium projects, support larger projects / programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision. Develop our business; networking and developing client relationships. • Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard. • Provide services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable. • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
The ability to:
• Deliver results in a client facing role. • Dealing with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment. • Cope with demanding and changing timeframes. • Provide support to junior team members. • Demonstrate a high degree of integrity. • Working to strict deadlines.
Preferred Education and Experience:
• Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including NEC, either Fixed, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids. • Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering related discipline. • Preferably Chartered or working towards. • Experience in a similar role. • Good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions. • Must be numerate, accurate and self-checking.
Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.