Estimator

Integrate Engineering Resources; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Estimator for a permanent hybrid position based in Wakefield, UK. This role involves managing proposals, preparing tenders, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an industrial environment, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and effective communication abilities. Candidates should be ready to attend onsite meetings and collaborate with various departments. Competitive salary is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years previous experience in an industrial sector.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and competent in other standard Microsoft software.
• Confident in written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with departmental procedures.
• Prepare and submit tenders in response to invitations.
• Assist in negotiations with clients.

Skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Engineering specifications comprehension

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Salary: £30,000 - 37,000 per annum, depending on experience

The Role: Our client, a market leader in the heavy industrial maintenance sector, is currently recruiting for an Estimator for a permanent position. This will be a hybrid role, involving attending meetings in the Wakefield office 1-2 days per week. Duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with departmental procedures as laid down in the Quality Management System.
• Control and organise proposals.
• Prepare and organise timely submission of tenders in response to client\'s invitations to tender.
• Assist the Proposals Manager in identification of sales budgets and potential business opportunities
• Secure business for the company in line with budgets, at the best possible price and return.
• Arrive for continual business improvement.
• Prepare detailed spreadsheets to show tender breakdown.
• Support the Proposals Manager providing information and documentation as required for response to contract notices in the various journals.
• Appraise Site Engineers Tender estimates for direct labour.
• Appraise Site Engineers assessment of Subcontractors bids.
• Assist in negotiations with clients.
• Attend site meetings with clients
• Maintain regular contact with other departments, i.e. Quality, Safety, Operations and Finance to ensure that any potential contract requirements are duly considered.
• To reduce costs and increase efficiency wherever possible
• To act and behave with integrity in an unbiased and professional manner at all times.
• To help promote a team spirit and enthusiasm in the Proposals Department.
• Work to the Companies Policies with regard to Safety, Quality & Environmental.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years previous experience in an industrial sector
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and competent in other standard Microsoft software
• Confident in written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders including with senior roles
• Basic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminology
• Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings
• Basic understanding of contractual terminology
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Flexibility in terms of working hours

About Us

Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction & Maintenance sectors. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all areas and include the appointment of all levels of professional into the Heavy Industrial, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine, Nuclear, Biomass, Energy from Waste and Wind industries throughout the UK and worldwide.