Mechanical Estimator - Engineering

at  Interaction Recruitment

MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR

Working within the Proposals Department £40000 to £45000 p.a.dependent on experience
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Companyg provide an extensive range of engineering products and services. Enquiries vary in value from £1000 to £5m and can include the manufacture and/or installation of water treatment equipment, structural steelwork, vessels and process pipework.
The Mechanical estimator must respond to incoming mechanical enquiries and invitations to tender working to tight tender return deadlines and liaising with other estimators where necessary. Estimators must quickly gain a good understanding of the required scope of work or conduct a site visit to ascertain a scope from a speculative request and accurately quantify all necessary costs (direct or indirect) of labour and materials. Estimators are responsible for producing a good quality written proposal which clearly defines what we have allowed for and identifying any exclusions and any other information required by the tender.
Attend project walk-rounds on client sites as required to gain a good understanding of the work involved in the project being tendered.To liaise professionally and courteously with client and colleagues and develop strong positive relationships with both.
To assess and quantify materials, labour and any other resource required to successfully carry out the requirements of the project.To document and record all information in a format suitable to handover to Operations and as detailed in the Proposals Department Procedures.To prepare and assist in the preparation of tender submissions and maintain high levels of presentation.
To conduct duties thoroughly to ensure the company is protected from unidentified costs during delivery. When a bid is successful, arrange and conduct a timely Contract Review and Handover meetings with Operations in line with Proposals Department Procedures.Identify and involve other department resources where appropriate and in line with Procedures.Conduct all duties efficiently.
Undertake any other tasks as could reasonably be required of the Role and act in the best interests of the business at all times
The postholder will have frequent contact with internal staff, clients, end users and other site users.
Organise and prioritise workload to maximise effectiveness and satisfy tender submission requirements. Take remedial action as and when required and inform line manager of any changes. Consequences: Decision discussed with Proposals Manager and remedial action taken if required.
The Postholder has responsibility for the proper use and safekeeping of any items of equipment required to fulfil the role including the use of Company vehicles.
The work can be subject to change and interruption due to the varied nature of the role and fluctuating demands from clients. It does not involve implementation and management of significant changes to the requirement of the role.
There are time pressures and contractual and commercial constraints and consequences associated with the role. Deadlines are generally prescriptive and deviations must always be agreed with line manager before implementing change. Physical demands Work requires normal physical effort. Working conditions Works are generally carried out indoors in an office environment, however due to the nature of the client base / industries which the Business services, there will be regular requirement to attend client sites and therefore potential exposure to chemicals, unpleasant working conditions and extremes of weather.
All necessary PPE will be provided by the business and must always be worn when appropriate. Work involves minimal risk to personal safety.
Specific industry skills which could reasonably be expected for the role · In depth knowledge of ASME B31.3 Piping Design Standard.
Experience of costing heavy industrial pipework projects · Compile detailed and accurate material take offs from 2D drawings, 3D Models or discussions and site visits with the client · Knowledge of safe site practices and procedures · Excellent time management · Ability to monitor and maintain adequate levels of progress and working to deadlines · People skills, especially strong and effective communication skills · Ability to produce comprehensive and bespoke written presentations of a very high standard · Computer literate and competent user of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and MS Project
Experience in estimating structural steel · Experience in estimating tanks and vessels very desirable · Design experience

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