Ready to Put a Price on Big Ideas If you can look at a complex engineering project spot the detail others might miss and turn it into a smart competitive bid we want to hear from you Were looking for an Estimator to join our commercial team at Balaena Tyne and help us win the right work as we grow This is your chance to combine technical knowhow commercial instinct and a sharp eye for detail turning complex requirements into accurate bids that stand out for all the right reasons Who are we With a combined workforce of more than 2000 people and operations across Gibraltar Padstow Tyne Birkenhead and Falmouth Balaena is one of the UKs most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups We combine industrial agility innovation and community partnership to support national resilience commercial competitiveness and sustainability across naval and merchant ship sectors Our integrated facilities create one of the worlds most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups with 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and Mediterranean We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements maintain close control through our inhouse capabilities and work alongside customers to deliver what they need when they need it What will you make happen Get under the skin of project requirements specifications and drawings to build accurate competitive estimates Bring together material labour equipment and subcontractor costs using the right systems tools and technical insight Create clear cost breakdowns proposals and bid documents that give clients and internal teams real confidence Partner with project managers engineers and stakeholders to challenge assumptions fill information gaps and make every submission stronger Review supplier and subcontractor quotations to secure the best value Spot opportunities for value engineering and cost savings then grow into a bigger role in the wider bidding process Does this sound like you Youre curious commercially switched on and genuinely interested in how things are built costed and delivered You ask good questions build strong relationships and stay calm and focused when the pressure is on An engineering degree or equivalent practical experience Experience as an Estimator or in project engineering involving steel and aluminium fabrication Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail The ability to communicate clearly collaborate across teams and build credibility quickly The organisation and resilience to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines An interest in the wider bid process and in finding better more competitive ways to deliver work Why join us Make an impact Join a knowledgeable team and help shape the commercial decisions behind important marine and engineering projects Keep growing Learn from experienced specialists while developing your estimating bidding and commercial capability Build financial security Benefit from an employer pension contribution of up to 4 and li
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