Job summary

Our Client, a leading Water Industry specialist, is looking to recruit an Estimator/Proposals Engineer to work in the Water sector.

Key skills required for this role

Water sector experience

Important

Water sector experience

Job description

Overview:

• Analysing drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare estimates in line with client requirements.
• Visiting sites to undertake surveys and produce associated reports and tenders.
• Production of accurate quotations including:

• Interpretation of client requirements and ensuring compliance with client's standards.
• Production of drawings, parts lists and any other information required.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and project managers to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Attending site meetings.
• Carrying out site investigation work as required.

• Maintaining quotation records as required.
• Liaising with the Bid Manager in relation to the submission of bids and tenders.
• Communication with clients regarding quotation deadlines.
• Ensuring sent enquiries are followed-up with the client.
• Updating and ensuring enquiries are logged, won and handed over efficiently
• Construct and formulate estimates and resolve commercial issues.
• Liaising with clients and sub-contractors to enable completion of quote and tenders.
• Liaising with clients and sub-contractors to resolve queries on quotations provided.
• Ensuring an effective handover of jobs to Project Managers.
• Liaising with the Project Controls Team to generate a programme of works for projects.
• To liaise with Delivery and understand labour requirements of a project.

Requirements:

• Dynamic and specialist experience from an engineering / manufacturing / fabrication / production sector
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering or contracting services
• Experience within the water industry (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of MCCs and Control Panels (highly desirable)
• Understanding of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor responsibilities under CDM.
• Experience of working from client specifications
• Motivated and methodical with a passion for producing accurate estimates
• Good computer skills, with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD
• Driving licence
• Engineering qualification (electrical/mechanical) (highly desirable)