Project Estimator Location : Beith, KA15 1LY Salary : £35,000-£45,000 per annum, DOE Contract : Full-time, permanent (Monday-Friday) Benefits : Company Pension Scheme , Free on-site parking and no weekend working!
Welcome to Burnhouse, where we proudly offer an extensive range of end-to-end solutions that encompass every stage of the engineering process, from innovative conceptualisation and meticulous design to flawless execution and seamless project management.
Estimator - The Role Working as part of a small team in a North Ayrshire based Engineering and Fabrication company, the successful candidate will be trained to compile estimates of costs to complete projects/jobs for our customers across a variety of sectors including private residential customers, large national industrial companies and local small businesses.
Key Responsibilities; Researching and assessing information Researching materials, equipment and labour costs Collating quotes for materials and from sub-contractors Planning job timescales To ensure all tender returns meet the client's requirements Liaise with colleagues and internal departments to clarify information Ensure the company is fully aware of the risk and opportunities involved in each tender Liaison and communications to the potential client during the tender and pre-award periods, including attendance at meetings and technical queries Preparing and submitting quotations for work Assisting the Estimator with general duties Due to the nature of the works, travel and overnight stay will be required Assist the Engineering and Project management team in developing a standard set of project management principles.
Engage with key stakeholders to ensure these principles are accepted and implemented and work to improve existing documentation to meet a consistently high standard.
Key Relationships and Contracts; Reporting directly to Engineering Management Working closely with: Engineering, Production, Procurement, Store and HSQE Estimator - What we need from you Key Skills & Experience; Experienced project engineer in a fast-paced environment.
Good sound engineering knowledge and practice.
Previous experience within Project Management roles.
Relevant project management qualification is essential.
High level of understanding engineering drawings and writing technical documents / work instructions from them.
Good communication skills, able to brief staff and customers on progress and next steps.
Problem solving skills, identifying solutions to issues arising or facilitate with the appropriate person.
Commercial and Financial awareness, able to understand project costs and identify efficiencies.
Proficient in Microsoft suite, including MS project and PowerPoint - a good understanding of CAD packages would be helpful, but not an essential part of the role Able to manage conflicting priorities and communicate cross teams effectively.
Full, Clean UK Drivers Licence Key Skills & Experience (Desirable); Steelwork Estimating: 2 years (preferred) Pipework Estimating: 2 years (preferred) If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on apply today!
No agencies please.
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