Senior Cost Engineer - Work Winning
18 days ago
Mitcham
Join Our Team as a Senior Cost Engineer – Electrical!\n Location: London \n Contract: Permanent \n Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Why This Role is Exciting\n Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an incredible opportunity for an electrically biased Senior Cost Engineer to join our dynamic Work Winning team at NG Bailey in London. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with our Bid and Cost Management teams to craft accurate and competitive estimates for MEP projects, guiding them from pre-tender to post-tender stages. \n As a key player in shaping our pricing strategy, your electrical expertise and commercial insight will help us identify risks, challenge solutions, and propose cost-effective alternatives that set NG Bailey apart from the competition. Plus, you’ll have the chance to mentor junior Cost Engineers, sharing your knowledge and fostering growth within the team. Your Key Responsibilities\n In this role, you will: \n\n • Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for MEP projects, focusing on electrical services.\n, • Produce detailed take-offs and measures from drawings and specifications to establish precise project costs.\n, • Price labour, materials, subcontractors, and plant using current market data and productivity allowances.\n, • Collaborate with Bid Managers and Cost Managers to develop bid strategies and enhance our commercial position.\n, • Utilize your technical knowledge to challenge solutions and identify alternative, cost-effective approaches.\n, • Assess supplier and subcontractor quotations alongside our technical experts.\n, • Stay updated on market pricing to ensure our estimates remain competitive and relevant.\n, • Engage with stakeholders throughout the tender process to ensure accurate and timely submissions.\n, • Support and mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.\n, • Provide a seamless handover of tender information to the project delivery team post-contract award.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n If you’re an experienced Electrical Cost Engineer or Estimator with a solid understanding of building services and a passion for winning work, we want to hear from you! You should be: \n\n • Experienced in electrical estimating/cost engineering within MEP or building services.\n, • Skilled in interpreting drawings and producing accurate take-offs.\n, • Proficient in pricing electrical labour, materials, subcontractors, and plant.\n, • Knowledgeable about the tender and work-winning process.\n, • Commercially aware with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.\n, • Adept at assessing and challenging supplier quotations.\n, • Strong in communication and stakeholder management.\n, • Committed to mentoring and sharing knowledge with junior team members.\nWhat We Offer\n At NG Bailey, we believe in evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Car/Car allowance\n, • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)\n, • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days\n, • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution\n, • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Life Assurance\n, • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support\n, • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, and more!\nNext Steps\n We’re committed to building a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and valued. Our recruitment process reflects this commitment, and we’ll provide you with clear information about what to expect. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, just let us know, and we’ll work with you to meet your needs. About Us\n NG Bailey is one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, we have a turnover of £500m and a dedicated team of 3000 employees. We take pride in our history of developing great talent through our investment in training. \n Working across various sectors in the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative and forward-thinking approach allows us to engage in groundbreaking projects, utilizing the latest tools and technologies. We value progression and ensure that when you join us, you have a clearly defined development path supported by regular reviews and ongoing training. \n Join us and be part of something great!
