Job Description

Working as part of a small team in a North Ayrshire based engineering and fabrication company, the successful candidate will be trained to compile estimates of costs to complete projects/jobs for our customers across a variety of sectors including private residential customers, large national industrial companies and local small businesses.

Roles Responsibilities / Tasks

Researching and assessing information Researching materials, equipment and labour costs Collating quotes for materials and from sub-contractors Planning job timescales To ensure all tender returns meet the client's requirements Liaise with colleagues and internal departments to clarify information Ensure the company is fully aware of the risk and opportunities involved in each tender Liaison and communications to the potential client during the tender and pre-award periods, including attendance at meetings and technical queries Preparing and submitting quotations for work Assisting the Estimator with general duties Due to the nature of the works, travel and overnight stay will be required Assist the Engineering and Project management team in developing a standard set of project management principles. Engage with key stakeholders to ensure these principles are accepted and implemented and work to improve existing documentation to meet a consistently high standard.

Key Relationships & Contracts

Reporting directly to Engineering Management Working closely with: Engineering, Production, Procurement, Store and HSQE

Key Skills required for the role

Experienced project engineer in a fast-paced environment. Relevant project management qualification is essential. High level of understanding engineering drawings and writing technical documents / work instructions from them. Good communication skills, able to brief staff and customers on progress and next steps. Problem solving skills, identifying solutions to issues arising or facilitate with the appropriate person. Commercial and Financial awareness, able to understand project costs and identify efficiencies. Proficient in Microsoft suite, including MS project and power point - a good understanding of CAD packages would be helpful, but not an essential part of the role Able to manage conflicting priorities and communicate cross teams effectively. Full, Clean UK Driving Licence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Steelwork Estimating: 2 years (preferred) Pipework Estimating: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person