Senior Estimator

Energis Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Mallusk is seeking a Senior Estimator to join a growing team. The successful candidate will assist in preparing accurate project costings and generate mechanical takeoffs while liaising with suppliers. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and at least 3 years of estimating experience. This role offers a salary of £50-60k based on experience, along with benefits like pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an estimating role, ideally on Mechanical projects.
• Experience in reading & understanding schematics and completing detailed take-offs.
• Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of accurate costings for projects.
• Generate detailed mechanical takeoffs for turnkey projects.
• Liaise with Contract Managers and Purchasing department for seamless project flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical takeoffs

Liaising with suppliers

Reading schematics

Microsoft Excel

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Third level qualification in Mechanical, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

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Our client is a well established engineering business who, due to continued business success, have a need for an additional Senior Estimator to join their team in Mallusk. You will be joining a key team experiencing significant growth and traction in the marketplace.

Reporting to the Estimating Lead you will be an essential part of the team responsible for assisting in the preparation of accurate costings for projects.

You will be generate detailed mechanical takeoffs for turnkey projects which will involve liaising with a wide range of suppliers to obtain accurate quotations for specialist equipment.

You will liaise with Contract Managers, Purchasing department & wider Commercial department in order to generate a seamless link from initial costing through to design, installation and completion for each project. You will also assist in completing detailed post-job analysis to review where jobs have finished so that continuous improvement can be achieved.

Criteria:

• Third level qualification in a Mechanical, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline OR equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an estimating role, ideally on Mechanical projects from high-level budget enquiries; detailed design pricing; to full tender pricing.
• Knowledge of commercial conditions and the need for attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of labour, plant, materials and equipment rates.
• Experience in reading & understanding schematics and completing detailed take-offs.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

Salary is in the region of £50-60k dependent upon experience. The role comes with a range of benefits including pension and life assurance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business who have gone from strength to strength, and who have continuing plans for development.