Lead Estimator

FINTEC recruit is seeking a Lead Estimator with experience in mechanical engineering & fabrication work. This is a permanent position based in Southampton, salary is up to circa £45,000 plus benefits, working within a small team with career development opportunity as the company grows.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering complex fabrication projects within petrochemical, oil and gas & utility sectors.
• Carry out estimating for bespoke fabrication projects & be confident with engineering drawings, structural steelwork and fabricated assemblies.
• Support tendering process through to submission & reviewing ITT/RFQ documentation
• Interpret drawings and produce accurate material take-offs
• Working with suppliers/sub contractors in obtaining quotations and completing cost breakdowns in supporting bids
• Working closely with internal sales, estimating and operations in supporting tender analysis, risk reviews and deliverables.

Skills and Experience required for the Lead Estimator role:

• You will have a mechanical engineering, fabrication or petrochemical or oil and gas background.
• Experience estimating fabrication and pipework systems projects
• Ability to read technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Confident producing material take-offs and labour calculations