Job Description

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 KPIs.
• 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.
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.

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UKs leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.
We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.
WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSKs growth, commenting, Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK. RSK operates as a group of synergistic companies with a growth strategy centred on diversification to build a resilient business that can withstand external pressures while bringing more value to clients and opportunities to employees.