Job Description
Role - Cost Estimator
Location - West Midlands (Hybrid working)
Our Nuclear engineering client is seeking a experienced and detail-oriented Estimator. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for engineered-to-order (ETO) projects in the nuclear sector.
The role requires an in-depth understanding of engineering design, manufacturing processes, materials, and industry regulations to develop competitive and precise cost projections. The Estimator will collaborate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, project management and site teams to ensure project success from bid to execution.
Cost Estimation & Analysis:
1. Develop detailed cost estimates for nuclear engineering projects, considering materials, labour, subcontracting, overheads, and contingencies.
2. Review and interpret complex manufacturing detail drawings, including machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly details for bespoke machines, plant, and equipment.
3. Perform material take-offs from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
4. Conduct probabilistic and deterministic estimating to align estimates with resource-loaded schedules.
5. Manage and maintain engineering design estimating norms to ensure engineering estimates are completed to a consistent standard.
6. Understand and apply 3-point estimating ...