Estimator

RSK Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water Industry is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Estimator to join their Glasgow team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will prepare accurate estimates for various projects while collaborating closely with project stakeholders. This role offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service

Enhanced pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Remote & hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• 3-5 years mechanical estimating experience in engineering or construction.
• Experience in the Waste and Water industry preferred.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Preparing MEICA estimates for a wide range of work scopes.
• Managing multiple estimates simultaneously to ensure timely submissions.
• Reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Skills

Estimating

Risk Management

Negotiation

Communication

Time Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

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We have a current requirement for a Mechanical or Electrical Estimator to join the business on a full-time permanent basis, the role will cover our various projects across Scotland on a hybrid working model and will be based in our Glasgow offices. The overall purpose of the role is to compile competitive, accurate and auditable estimates using supplier, subcontractor and internal labour costs / rates. Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will be involved in projects of various values across all business streams to produce estimates according to meet the requirements of the client. WGM is a trusted contractor within the Water Industry delivering a wide range of Water and Wastewater Projects on a number of long-term contracts. We are the sole MEICA Framework Contractor for Scottish Water covering the Central West of Scotland alongside frameworks for various water authorities in England.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Preparing MEICA estimates against a wide and varied range of work scope in line with agreed pricing strategy.
• Manage time effectively when working on multiple estimates simultaneously to ensure timely submission of estimates to meet agreed deadlines in line with agreed KPI’s.
• Reviewing and appraising supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Producing a basis of estimate, including the creation of assumptions, exemptions and identifying risk.
• Estimating Project Risk Registers.
• Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers Technical & Design and Commercial personnel in the estimate development process.
• Report to Estimating Manager on clarifications, questions and any challenges after completing an estimate.
• Managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities as directed by the Estimating Manager, Senior Estimators and own initiative.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Maintain quality service by following organisational standards.

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous mechanical estimating experience ideally within an engineering or construction environment, the ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Waste and Water industry with some practical / site experience preferred. The suitable candidate will have the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information and be competent in MS Excel with experience of MS Project or P6 Primavera planning software.

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice – (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).