Estimator

Superior Recruitment Group are supporting a key client based in Glasgow who are looking for an Estimator to join their team.

The role of the Estimator is to prepare full EPC project estimates, including take-offs and pricing for projects in the emerging hydrogen sector and other energy sectors. Primary responsibility for preparing the Cost Estimate.

Responsibilities

• Support the Proposals Manager on individual projects and take ownership of estimating documentation.
• Review and critically analyse tender documentation, highlighting any potential problems and suggest solutions.
• Ensure Company estimating processes are maintained and followed.
• Analysing tenders to ensure they are compliant and in-line with client requirements.
• Support the submission of complete tenders.
• Maintain/update the library of rates for sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Attend pre and post tender meetings.
• Work closely with Operations / Commercial / Procurement functions to create accurate estimates.
• Develop strong relationships and interaction with the clients.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the Company's estimating software, EcoSys, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Responsible for preparing feed study estimates and detailed estimates for fixed price / target price estimates from construction documents.
• Liaise with the Planning and Cost functions to ensure that estimated information is accounted for in project plans.
• Record actual project costs and maintain a ‘lessons learned’ listing for future bids.
• Monitoring performance against agreed norms and difficulty factors, making recommendations for improving the accuracy of future estimates. Continuous Improvement / Personal Development
• Responsible for supporting and achieving the Organisation and department’s targets and objectives.
• Responsible for understanding, agreeing and achieving personal objectives set by line manager.
• Adherence to the procedures as laid down by the HSEQ Management System.

Essential Skills:

• Educated to HND or above in relevant subject
• Significant demonstrable experience in similar roles in the industry
• Experience in preparing mechanical, electrical and instrumentation estimates for projects ranging in size up to £5M
• Experience of UK onshore industrial projects.
• Mechanical or Electrical Degree / Qualification (Desirable)
• Experience of ATEX equipment within hazardous areas. (Desirable)

For more information and to apply, please submit your up to date CV and our team will be in touch as soon as possible.