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ESTIMATOR (MEICA experienced)

PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY

ST ALBANS

COMPETITIVE SALARY ON OFFER + COMPANY BENEFITS

Purpose of role:

As a MEICA Estimator, you will be responsible for developing MEICA estimates and tenders for our MEICA-related projects. The role will include the successful development of the project scope and design as it drives through the estimating and tendering process through to contract award. Your involvement in the projects will then continue as you provide advice and support to the Contracts Manager through the enabling phase of the project.

The tendering of company MEICA projects and its strategy will be set by the Southern Regional Director in line with the MEICA aspect of the business plan. You will help to deliver this strategy by providing successful estimates and by contributing to decisions regarding; project methodology, programme & safety to ensure that they meet the client’s project requirements.

You will be a key link and part of an integral team that collaboratively works closely with the MEICA Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineers and Commercial team to meet the project requirements in a safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive manner.

As MEICA Estimator you will be expected to contribute fully to the growth of the MEICA business through successful project delivery. This will involve you getting into and owning the finite details of each project, to ensure that it is efficiently priced, programmed and planned to meet project milestones, whilst driving value and providing the required levels of contribution at all levels. It will also involve you in obtaining feedback from project outcomes as they are delivered to gather learning that can be embedded into future estimates.

Experience required:

* Full understanding of the complexities of MEICA equipment and systems holding the ability to communicate effectively with the wider company Estimating team.

* Significant practical experience with MEICA equipment, plant, and the industry supply chain and a good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.

* Ability to evaluate proposals from the supply chain for MEICA equipment including scope of supply, technical compliance, and commercial offer.

* Able to interpret technical drawings from clients, develop baseline cost estimates and routines, and produce labour, plant, and material cost build-ups.

* Excellent communication skills harnessing the ability to effectively manage the company MEICA team, 3rd parties and company MEICA & Civil clients.

* Able to work not only on your initiative but also as part of a team to coordinate project-related activities with clients’ consultants and 3rd

* Good organisational skills.

* Methodical approach with a clear focus on client, customer, and quality.

* Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.

Qualifications / Certificates:

* A level, or equivalent plus either a foundation degree, HND or HNC.

* Experience in estimating in the Water and wastewater industry.

* MEICA (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation) installation / commissioning knowledge as well as technical construction knowledge.

* Experience in estimating software such as Candy

* Experience with multiple forms of contracts as well as the operation of frameworks within the Water and wastewater industry.

* To have previously operated in a similar position around the estimating disciplines of MEICA, as a Mechanical or Electrical Estimator / Proposals Engineer.

* SMSTS/SSSTS qualification (Desirable).

* CSCS card qualification (Desirable).

* First Aid qualification (Desirable).

* 5-day SMSTS (Desirable).

If this is a role you would be interested in and would like further details then please apply