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We are seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead the estimating function across a diverse portfolio of projects. This senior role will be responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and commercially sound cost estimates from early concept through to tender submission and contract award. You will provide strategic direction to the estimating team, establish robust pricing processes, and ensure that all submissions meet technical, commercial, and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities will include reviewing tender documentation, scopes, drawings, specifications, and contract conditions; coordinating quantity take-offs and cost plans; obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations; and identifying risks, exclusions, assumptions, and opportunities. You will prepare detailed estimates, tender returns, pricing summaries, and management reports, while working closely with project management, procurement, design, and commercial teams. The role will also involve mentoring estimators, reviewing work for accuracy and consistency, maintaining estimating databases and benchmarks, and contributing to continuous improvement of systems, procedures, and reporting. You will be expected to participate in tender strategy meetings, present recommendations to senior stakeholders, and support negotiations where required.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in a senior estimating or pre-construction position, ideally within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a related industry. A strong understanding of cost planning, build methodology, procurement routes, contracts, and risk management is essential. You will be confident interpreting complex technical information and using estimating, quantity surveying, and spreadsheet software to produce reliable outputs. Excellent commercial judgement, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines are required. Experience leading or developing an estimating team, engaging effectively with clients and supply chain partners, and working on large or complex tenders will be highly valued. Relevant professional qualifications or membership of an industry body would be advantageous.

We are seeking a Project/Senior Dam Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership and project management across the assessment, design, operation and ongoing safety management of dams and associated water-retaining structures. This role will suit an experienced civil, geotechnical or water resources engineer with a strong understanding of dam safety principles, risk assessment and regulatory requirements. You will work across a varied portfolio, supporting both existing assets and new projects from concept through to construction, commissioning and operation.

Key responsibilities will include leading dam safety inspections, surveillance programmes, condition assessments and performance reviews; reviewing instrumentation and monitoring data; identifying hazards and failure modes; and preparing risk assessments, dam safety management plans, emergency action plans and technical reports. You will develop scopes of work, manage investigations and design packages, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders. The role will also involve providing technical advice on remediation, upgrades, flood studies, seepage and stability assessments, construction quality and operational controls. You may be required to act as a technical lead or design manager on complex projects, ensuring that work is delivered safely, efficiently, to a high standard and in accordance with applicable legislation, standards and guidelines.

Applicants should hold a relevant engineering degree and be professionally registered, or eligible for registration, with the appropriate engineering institution. Significant experience in dam engineering, dam safety or a closely related discipline is required, together with demonstrated capability in project delivery and technical report writing. Experience with risk-informed decision-making, numerical analysis, geotechnical investigations, hydrology, hydraulics, structural assessment or dam surveillance would be highly valued. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous professional development is expected. Occasional travel to remote project sites may be required.