Senior Estimating Engineer

Location: Warrington/St Helens

Purpose: Carry out and oversee the efficient and effective provision of estimates for projects to secure profitable contracts.

Dimensions:

• Size of projects: up to £10m

Organisation:

• Report to the Estimating Director

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct initial technical and contractual reviews of tender enquiries.
• Prepare precise estimates following QA procedures using the computerized estimating package and Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers/subcontractors for project estimates.
• Perform detailed take-offs to provide comprehensive information for tender reviews and financial control of contracts.
• Collaborate with internal divisions/departments to gather relevant quotations and information for tenders.
• Attend site visits and tender review meetings with clients (both UK and overseas).
• Attend kick-off meetings to brief the project team if the tender is successful.
• Oversee and advise Estimating Engineers to ensure completeness and timely submission of tenders.

Special Features:

• Provide specialist estimating services for the entire organization, requiring a good understanding of the group's activities and capabilities.
• Assess the quality of user requirements, scope, specifications, and designs to qualify the basis of estimation.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of contractual arrangements and estimating practices.
• Interface with all divisions, sales and marketing, sites, and clients, requiring excellent interpersonal skills.
• Manage unpredictable workloads with imposed deadlines, necessitating excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Participate in annual performance reviews and actively engage in all internal and external training courses.

Profile:

Qualifications:

• Appropriate discipline qualifications (HNC, ONC, or City and Guilds).
• Considerable experience in estimating work packages to industry standards, particularly in chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, utilities, and food & drink sectors.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of current estimating and commercial practices.
• Good understanding of engineering practices.
• Familiarity with project management practices.
• Knowledge of HSE systems and compliance.
• Understanding of QA systems and compliance.
• Effective communication skills at all levels within the organization and with clients.
• High level of computer literacy.
• People management skills and knowledge of performance management processes for leadership, coaching, and staff development.

If you are a dedicated professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and innovation.