Company Overview
Swann Engineering Group, established in 1974 and based in the United Kingdom, is renowned for delivering bespoke civil engineering and structural solutions. Our commitment to engineering excellence and innovative project delivery has earned us a strong reputation across various high-profile industries including telecommunications, architectural steelwork, and iconic structures.
Main Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Estimator is to provide estimates for the costs of a project, products, and services. The Estimator will be researching prices of the various components and obtaining estimates and quotes from vendors and contractors. The Estimator will support the sales team with proposals, tracking costs, and to understand the customer’s specifications to calculate the final budget for the project, product, or service. The Estimator will be expected to present their analysis to the Senior Management team.
Main Duties
- Work from technical drawings and specifications to produce concise and effective technical proposals in response to customer requests
- To deliver accurate tenders with commercial aspects in mind, while also delivering to client requirements
- To research and present different methods of reducing cost through supply chain, method of fabrication, installation, or value engineering
- Maintain the tender product documentation including internal Governance requirements
- When required to support the sales team in attendance in meetings with our customers including delivery of technical presentations as well as participation in engineering and commercial discussions.
- Development of standardised documentation for on-going proposal use
- To attend the monthly contract review meetings
- Support the Sales and Operational department leads to identify and collate project risks
- Consult with internal resources and external partners to build tender cost models
- Consult with department leads to organise tender governance meetings
- Produce and maintain tender compliance documentation
- Manage all successful tenders with the operational delivery team
- Be proactive when following up on feedback and orders from submitted quotes
- The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines
- Strong understanding of the residential construction process
- Assessing the risk levels associated with a project
- Visiting project sites to gather information
- Staying aware of the latest engineering technologies
- Keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
Person Specification
- A Level qualification in Maths and English
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or/and mechanical engineering
- Bachelor's degree in estimator field
- A methodical approach to work
- Understanding of engineering documents
- Knowledge of CAD software
- Experience of the strucutural and architectural steelwork market
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
