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Estimator | Complex Engineering Projects | Scotland (Hybrid)
Do you enjoy turning technical information into accurate, commercially sound cost models? Grace May is delighted to be partnering with a well-established engineering organisation to recruit an Estimator as part of its continued growth.
This is an opportunity to join a business delivering complex engineering projects where you'll play a key role in understanding how a project will be delivered, identifying the resources required and developing accurate pricing models from tender through to project handover. You'll work closely with commercial, engineering and operational teams, thinking beyond individual components to understand the complete scope of work, the technical challenges involved and the true cost of delivery.
What you'll be doing
- Reviewing tender documents, technical specifications and engineering drawings.
- Developing accurate cost estimates and pricing models for complex engineering and fabrication projects.
- Assessing labour, materials, subcontractor and equipment requirements to build robust project costs.
- Producing detailed work scopes and supporting technical documentation.
- Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers, subcontractors and specialist manufacturers.
- Carrying out occasional site surveys to fully understand project requirements.
- Working closely with engineering, commercial and operational teams to ensure estimates are practical, accurate and commercially competitive.
- Supporting projects through handover and collaborating with delivery teams as work progresses.
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We're looking for someone who can
- Understand how an engineering project comes together and identify every element required to deliver it successfully.
- Build accurate technical cost models, considering labour, materials, fabrication, specialist services, equipment and subcontractor costs.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Balance technical accuracy with commercial awareness to produce competitive bids.
- Think cross-functionally, working with engineering, operations, procurement and commercial colleagues to develop realistic project pricing.
- Manage multiple tenders while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Your background could include
- Engineering Estimating
- Fabrication or Manufacturing
- Heavy Engineering
- Mechanical or Structural Engineering
- Industrial Services
- Energy or Infrastructure
- Project Engineering or Technical Commercial roles
If you've developed cost estimates, tender submissions or pricing models for technically complex engineering projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Work on technically challenging, varied engineering projects.
- Be involved from tender through to project delivery.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Strong career development and mentoring.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
If you're an Estimator who enjoys understanding the technical detail, building robust pricing models and influencing successful project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
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