Edwards & Pearce Looking for Engineering Estimator at Sheffield, South Yorkshire Full Time

Engineering Estimator

Salary £25,000.00 to £30,000.00

Location: Sheffield

Our client is a market leader in the provision of specialist civil engineering and construction solutions. A world class multi disciplined mechanical engineering solution provider with core competencies in structural protection and movement control. They offer an unrivalled range of specialist services from design, manufacture and installation, to inspection, site maintenance and replacement work. Which makes them uniquely placed to solve complex challenges on a global scale.
Due to the continued success and growth of the business they are now seeking an Engineering Estimator to join their well established company. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an industry leader where you can grow and develop with the business.

THE ROLE:
As the Engineering Estimator you will be responsible for reviewing contract documents and specifications.
Logging and reviewing quoting enquiries for bearings, and compiling cost assessments for products and services.
Compile bids for work.
Calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour, and equipment hire.
Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers.
Prepare and submit quotations for work.
Collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project.
Clarify the client’s needs and expectations.
Engage with and ultimately demonstrate to customers, that a product and/or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price, functionality, and delivery.
Read blueprints and take measurements.
Assess and adhere to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
Keep up to date with inflation, exchange rates and projected timescale costs.
Visit to proposed construction sites.
Develop long-term relationships with clients; manage and interpret their requirements.
Present bids to clients and answer their questions.
Complete work quality submissions.
Complete financial analysis where applicable.
Liaise regularly with other members of the Sales, Site Services, planners, Design teams and colleagues from a range of departments.

Working hours of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.

THE CANDIDATE:
Educated to Degree level in Mechanical Engineering.
Approximately 3 – 5 years’ experience is needed to perform the job at a competent level.
Solid background in Mechanical/Construction Engineering.
Ability to display sound judgement and business acumen.
Knowledge of bridge/construction industry/bridge bearings, expansion joints (desirable).
Proven understanding of structural movement and large civil engineering projects, specifically bridges.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
Knowledge of specialist sub-contract trades.
Proven experience of, and can demonstrate excellent technical skills.

THE BENEFITS:
Salary of £25,000.00 to £30,000.00 dependant on experience.
Support and funding for Chartered status.
Car Allowance, Company credit card, Mobile phone.
Private Healthcare Plan.
8% non-contributory pension scheme.
Bonus Scheme.
23 days holiday per annum.
Digital Suggestion Box, Employees of the Month Scheme (win a £200 Amazon voucher!), secure free parking, wellbeing & charity initiatives, CPD Forum.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment.
Established in 1998.
Employ approx. 30 staff.
2 offices in Doncaster & Hull.
Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc’s, blue chip organisations and SME’s, global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients.
From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments.
It is the policy of Edwards & Pearce to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.