Graduate Civil Engineering Estimator

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Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Company Description

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Summary

The AECOM Civil Infrastructure Department has an opportunity for a suitably experienced candidate to join our team in the Glasgow 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 Developer lead Commercial, Regeneration, Educational and Healthcare projects (both private and public sector), Renewables projects within the Power and Energy Sector and MOD projects within the Defence Sector and you will be working with an experienced and settled team working across all the sectors.

As a Graduate Civil Engineering Estimator, you will be working within our Contract Services group. 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 Bothwell Street 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 visit their sites, 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 Scotland. 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 MCHW (Highways) 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.

• Hold a full UK driving license.

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.

• Support will be given to assist in the successful candidate in achieving the appropriate qualification with one of the following professional bodies – ICE, RICS or ICES.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.