Graduate Civil Engineering Estimator

	 	 
The Company
PACE is a leading UK rail SME specializing in the renewal and upgrade of the UK's railway network. We focus on Civil Engineering and E&P works.
PACE has two business streams:
Skilled multidisciplinary labour supply, to include bespoke, self-sufficient, fully equipped delivery teams.
The delivery of multidisciplinary packages of work up to £5m including design and build services.
Since its establishment in February 2019 by the Managing and Operations Directors, PACE has gained a strong reputation as a trusted company that consistently delivers results. This trust is evident through our extensive repeat business and the numerous projects we undertake for our loyal Tier 1/2 clients.
We take pride in being an independent and service-oriented company, prioritizing the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and with the highest standard of safety and quality.
Our team thrives on challenges, approaching each task with a can-do attitude and a flexible, collaborative approach. As a result, PACE has emerged as an industry leader in the sectors we operate, driven by our unwavering commitment to prioritize the needs of our customers.
Job Summary
The PACE Civil Infrastructure Department has an opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to join our team in the Ferizaj Office.
The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary office which offers a range of services including Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical / Ground Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Building Services and Building Surveying.
The Civil Infrastructure team offers a variety of exciting and challenging projects including railway engineering projects across the UK.
As a Graduate Civil Engineering Estimator, you will be working within our PACE Projects Department. You will be supported and supervised to become responsible for the production of tender packages (contract documents / quantity take-offs / bills of quantities), contract administration, procurement of contractors, preparation of cost estimates, project finance / cost control and report writing. The role will increasingly involve close liaison with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, regulators and representatives from external organisations.
You will be based in our Ferizaj office and involved in a range of day-to-day duties of the aforementioned projects, assisting the team in delivering and managing commercial aspects with your projects. All Engineers / Civil Engineering Estimators within our Civil Infrastructure department are also encouraged to do regular visual Microsoft Teams inspections, see the work, and develop into more rounded / complete professionals, taking on more responsibility as their experience develops.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career to the next level within an established team who have a great track record in the delivery of Civil engineering projects throughout United Kingdom. Our Civils department has a strong social outlook, offer excellent training opportunities and encourage career development at all levels and are at the forefront of the employment of current engineering technologies and software systems.
Minimum Requirements

The ideal applicant will be required to have good and professional communication skills, together with the following desirable key requirements:
Experienced in the production of tender documents (quantity take-offs from design drawings, bills of quantities / contract conditions) & specifications.
Experienced in Contract Administration role including procurement of contractors and project finance / cost control.
Experienced in preparation of cost estimates.
Familiar with CESMM3 / CESMM4 and methods of measurement.
General understanding of civil engineering practices.
Experience in working with NEC3 / 4, ICC and JCT Contract Conditions.
Possess good written skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Clients verbally.
High levels of motivation and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision and fronting.
Client facing aspects of projects with a desire to build strong Client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (minimum degree classification 2:1 or equivalent) with an MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering or a Masters degree (MEng) in Civil Engineering or similar
Appropriate level of experience in the Graduate Civil Engineering Estimator role in lieu of qualifications will be considered.
English (advanced level).

How to apply:
Submit CV on: recruitment@pace-is.co.uk
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, one hour lunch break.
Location: Ferizaj, Rruga Sali Qeku