About the 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.