Estimator

WGM Engineering; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Glasgow seeks an Electrical Estimator to prepare competitive estimates for projects. The role demands 2-3 years of estimating experience, ideally within the Waste and Water industry. Candidates should possess strong MS Excel skills and the ability to interpret technical information. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary up to £60,000 per year.

Benefits

32 days holiday increasing to 36

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Remote & hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Company sick pay

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of electrical estimating experience in engineering or construction.
• Experience in the Waste and Water industry preferred.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare MEICA estimates against various work scopes.
• Manage multiple estimates to ensure timely submissions.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Communicate with project stakeholders.
• Negotiate bids from vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Communication of technical information

Time management

MS Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

Overview

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland's leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

We have a current requirement for an 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.

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 working on your own initiative.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors and negotiating price.
• Maintain quality service by following organisational standards.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of previous electrical estimating experience, ideally within an engineering or construction environment.
• Experience of working within the Waste and Water industry with some practical / site experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information.
• Competence in MS Excel with experience of MS Project or P6 Primavera planning software.

Details

• Job Type: Permanent
• Pay: Up to GBP60,000.00 per year
• Experience: estimating: 2 years (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G51 2RQ

Benefits

• We offer a competitive package, including:
• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance 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).
• Employee discount programme.

How to apply

To apply please send an updated cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.