ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING ENGINEER - Warrington

PURPOSE

To carry out the efficient and effective provision of estimates for our clients projects in order

to win profitable commercial contracts

DIMENSIONS

Size of projects – range up to £5m

ORGANISATION

Support Services Company - the Job Holder shall report to the Senior Estimator

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Carry out the initial review of scope and content of a tender enquiry package.

2. Preparation of the estimate in a logical and precise manner following QA procedures and

utilising the computerised estimating package and excel spreadsheets.

3. Obtain competitive quotations from Suppliers / Subcontractors for project estimates.

4. Carry out take-offs in a manner that will provide as much detail as possible for the

purpose of tender reviews prior to tender submission and to assist in the financial control

of a contract should the tender be successful.

5. Liaise with internal Divisions / Departments to obtain relevant quotations and information

for tender.

6. Attend site visits.

7. Attend tender review meetings with Client.

8. Attend a kick-off meeting to brief the project team should the tender be successful.

SPECIAL FEATURES

1. The Estimating Department provides a specialist service for the whole of our clients

Group and therefore the Job Holder must have a good knowledge of all the Group’s

Activities

2. The Job Holder must have the ability to assess the quality of User Requirements, Scope,

Specification and Design in order to qualify the basis of estimation

3. The Job Holder must have a good knowledge of all aspects of contractual arrangements

and estimating practice

4. The Department interfaces with all Divisions, Sales and Marketing, Sites and

Clients, and therefore the Job Holder must have excellent interpersonal skills

Job Descriptions/Estimating Engineer

5. The nature of the incoming workload is unpredictable and usually has imposed deadlines

therefore the Job Holder must possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to

often work under considerable time pressure

6. The Job Holder shall have a willingness to undertake an annual performance appraisal, to

attend and have an active participation in all internal and external training courses

PROFILE

Qualifications

Basic academic qualifications in a relevant estimating discipline

Considerable estimating and contracting experience

Skills and Knowledge

Experience in estimating installations to the standards required within the chemical,

pharmaceutical, petrochemical, nuclear, utilities and food & drink type industries.

Good working knowledge of computerised estimating packages and Microsoft Excel, Word etc.

Good knowledge of current relevant Estimating and Commercial practice

Good awareness of project management practice

Familiarity with QA systems and compliance

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.

Salary in the region of £30,000 – £33,000