Steel Estimator

Steel Estimator

Location: Beith, KA15 1LY
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum, DOE
Contract: Full-time, permanent (Monday-Friday)
Benefits: Company Pension Scheme , Free on-site parking and no weekend working!

Welcome to Burnhouse, where we proudly offer an extensive range of end-to-end solutions that encompass every stage of the engineering process, from innovative conceptualisation and meticulous design to flawless execution and seamless project management.

Steel Estimator - The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities;

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 and Contracts;

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

Steel Estimator - What we need from you

Key Skills & Experience;

Experienced project engineer in a fast-paced environment.
Good sound engineering knowledge and practice.
Previous experience within Project Management roles.
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 PowerPoint - 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 Drivers Licence

Key Skills & Experience (Desirable);

Steelwork Estimating: 2 years (preferred)
Pipework Estimating: 2 years (preferred)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on apply today!

No agencies please.