Estimator Balaena Birkenhead This is a great opportunity to join our commercial and technical team supporting a diverse portfolio of drydocking repair refit and conversion projects Its a key role in securing and delivering major marine projects Could it be you Who are we With a combined workforce of over 2000 employees and operations spanning Gibraltar Padstow Tyne Birkenhead and Falmouth Balaena is one of the UKs most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups combining industrial agility innovation and community partnership to support national resilience commercial competitiveness and sustainability across both naval and merchant ship sectors The integration of our modern facilities in Gibraltar and Padstow with APCLs infrastructure on Tyne Birkenhead and Falmouth created one of the worlds most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups with a network of 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and the Mediterranean We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements and deliver consistent quality and reliability to clients worldwide So what will you do Youll prepare detailed cost estimates for ship repair drydocking refit and conversion projectsCompile and maintain project pricing information and tender documentationReview technical specifications drawings and work scopes to produce accurate quotationsEvaluate subcontractor and supplier quotationsConduct onboard vessel surveys to assess proposed work scopesWork with customers project teams suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process to ensure successSupport the technical teams to ensure all tenders are delivered on timeTake part in project and progress meetings and help with commercial contract management activities when needed So what are we looking for You will ideally come have a background in marine engineering ship repair shipbuilding or heavy engineering with commercial awareness including an understanding of costs margins and markup principlesYoull have the ability to prepare detailed project estimates through your understanding of yard operations marine trades and interpreting technical drawings amp specificationsExperience evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotationsWith excellent communication stakeholder management organisational skills youll be able to deliver to demanding deadlinesHigh attention to detail and accuracy Why join us Personal Growth This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of Balaena Financial Security with important benefits like your Pension Worklife Balance We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays Maternity Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work We are big enough to cope small enough to care whilst we have significant capacity to take on large and complex projects ac
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