Senior Estimating Engineer

Salary up to £55k DOE

Warrington OR St Helens

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MDE are recruiting for a Senior Estimating Engineer to carry out and oversee the efficient and effective provision of estimates for projects to secure profitable control and automation 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.

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.

Please note all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.