Senior Estimating Engineer
- Location:
-
Warrington
- Sector:
- Nuclear
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- £40k - 55k per year
- Reference:
- SK/R/089147
Role
Senior Estimating Engineer
Location: Warrington or St Helens
Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance
Permanent, Hybrid
A leading multi-disciplinary design & build contractor is looking for an experienced Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to lead their estimating efforts and secure profitable contracts for company projects. The company operate across utilities, power, nuclear, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy and food & drink sectors.
Reporting into the Estimating Director, you would be based from either their Warrington or St Helens offices (hybrid) on a permanent staff basis.
Key Responsibilities: Senior Estimating Engineer
- Conduct technical and contractual reviews of tender enquiries.
- Prepare detailed estimates using QA procedures and estimating software.
- Source competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Perform detailed take-offs to support tender reviews and financial control.
- Collaborate with internal divisions for necessary tender information.
- Attend site visits and client meetings in the UK and overseas.
- Brief project teams on successful tenders.
- Supervise and mentor Estimating Engineers for timely and complete tender submissions.
- Provide specialist estimating services across the business.
- Assess user requirements, scope, and design quality for accurate estimation.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of contractual arrangements and estimating practices.
- Manage unpredictable workloads and deadlines with flexibility and organisational skills.
- Engage in annual performance reviews and continuous training.
Key Requirements: Senior Estimating Engineer
- Relevant qualifications (HNC, ONC, or City and Guilds) in an appropriate discipline.
- Extensive experience in estimating within the chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, utilities, or food & drink industries.
- Strong understanding of current estimating and commercial practices.
- Solid knowledge of engineering and project management.
- Proficiency in HSE and QA compliance.
- High computer literacy.
- Effective people management and leadership skills.
Company Information
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