Piping Estimator – Industrial & Marine Projects

Global Recruitment Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruitment Group is partnering with an established engineering organisation in Cardiff to recruit a Piping Estimator / Estimating Engineer. The role offers exposure to diverse piping and mechanical projects across marine, offshore and industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates for installation, fabrication and modification works, interpret drawings and specifications, and collaborate with technical and commercial teams to support tenders and project

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a piping estimator or in a related estimating engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of piping systems, materials, valves and fabrication processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and detailed specifications.
• Experience in material take-offs, labour calculations and first-principles estimating.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for piping installation, fabrication, modification, repair and replacement works.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, bills of quantities and client tender documentation.
• Undertake accurate material take-offs and develop labour estimates based on project requirements.
• Identify and quantify piping materials, valves, fittings, supports and associated mechanical components.
• Prepare comprehensive cost build-ups covering labour, materials, plant, equipment, subcontractors and associated project expenditure.
• Source, review and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure commercial competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Technical Managers, Project Managers and commercial teams to develop practical and deliverable proposals.
• Define scopes of work, assumptions, exclusions and technical clarifications.
• Identify potential commercial and technical risks during the tendering process.
• Support tender submissions, technical queries and client clarification meetings.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and contribute to the development of cost databases, estimating systems and standardised processes.
• Support the transition of successful tenders into project delivery, ensuring accurate commercial and technical handovers.

Skills

Piping Estimator

Estimating Engineer

Mechanical Estimator

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Global Recruitment Group is partnering with an established engineering organisation in Cardiff to recruit a Piping Estimator / Estimating Engineer. The role offers exposure to diverse piping and mechanical projects across marine, offshore and industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates for installation, fabrication and modification works, interpret drawings and specifications, and collaborate with technical and commercial teams to support tenders and project