Join our Renfrewshire-based client as a full-time, permanent Estimator. Estimate project costs, prepare estimates, and consult with departments to obtain best value supply of materials and services.
* Key Skills:
* Higher level qualification in fabrication or engineering subject.
* Previous experience as a fabrication estimator.
* Site installation experience.
* Ability to read and understand drawings and interpret material and welding requirements.
* Working knowledge of standard and special steel grades, industry standard labour norms, and NDT and testing standards.
* Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
* Job Responsibilities:
* Estimate project costs as part of the tendering procedure.
* Prepare estimates in the advised standard format for all enquiries.
* Consult with supply chain contacts to obtain best value supply of materials and services.
* Set-up and maintenance of enquiries and records within the company IT structure.
* Report to Line Manager and Directors on the status of all project enquiries / bids.
* Deputise for the Estimating Manager as required.
* Ensure compliance with Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
* Ensure compliance with Company Quality Assurance Procedures.
* Primary Objectives:
* Winning work that is profitable and can be delivered to budget.
* Accurate estimates, borne out by post project reviews.
* Establishing reliable norms within the estimates process.
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (including discretionary bonus and competitive pension contributions).