Granite Recruitment
Lead Estimator
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We’re currently supporting a leading engineering services business in the search for an experienced Lead Estimator to join their team in Aberdeen.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in EPC, fabrication and construction estimating within the Energy sectors, who can take ownership of estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission and project handover.
Key Duties:
- Lead detailed estimates across EPC, fabrication, construction and maintenance projects
- Review RFQs, tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and project scopes
- Develop MTOs, labour-hour estimates, material costs and fabrication costs
- Price fabrication activities including cutting, forming, welding, fit-up, machining, assembly, blasting and painting
- Review and assess supplier/subcontractor quotations
- Identify scope gaps, risks, assumptions, exclusions and commercial opportunities
- Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Projects and Commercial teams
- Prepare tender summaries, pricing schedules and commercial submissions
- Maintain estimating databases, productivity rates and historical cost data
- Provide technical guidance and review estimates prepared by junior team members
- Support the transition from estimating through to project execution
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- Proven experience in a Lead/Senior Estimator position
- Strong EPC and fabrication estimating experience
- Good understanding of fabrication processes and associated costs
- Experience with MTOs, BOQs, labour-hour calculations and material pricing
- Experience reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Background within oil & gas, offshore, energy, marine or heavy engineering
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