WGM Engineering

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland's leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice. We have a current requirement for an Electrical Estimator to join the business on a full-time permanent basis, the role will cover our various projects across Scotland on a hybrid working model and will be based in our Glasgow offices. The overall purpose of the role is to compile competitive, accurate and auditable estimates using supplier, subcontractor and internal labour costs / rates. Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will be involved in projects of various values across all business streams to produce estimates according to meet the requirements of the client. WGM is a trusted contractor within the Water Industry delivering a wide range of Water and Wastewater Projects on a number of long-term contracts. We are the sole MEICA Framework Contractor for Scottish Water covering the Central West of Scotland alongside frameworks for various water authorities in England. Main duties and responsibilities Preparing MEICA estimates against a wide and varied range of work scope in line with agreed pricing strategy. Manage time effectively when working on multiple estimates simultaneously to ensure timely submission of estimates to meet agreed deadlines in line with agreed KPI's. Reviewing and appraising supplier and subcontractor quotations Producing a basis of estimate, including the creation of assumptions, exemptions and identifying risk. Estimating Project Risk Registers. Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers Technical & Design and Commercial personnel in the estimate development process. Report to Estimating Manager on clarifications, questions and any challenges after completing an estimate Managing both internal and external stakeholders Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, setting priorities as directed by the Estimating Manager, Senior Estimators and working on your own initiative. Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors and negotiating price. Maintain quality service by following organisational standards. To be considered for this position you will have at least 2-3 years previous electrical estimating experience ideally within an engineering or construction environment, the ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Waste and Water industry with some practical / site experience preferred. The suitable candidate will have the ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information and be competent in MS Excel with experience of MS Project or P6 Primavera planning software. Benefits We offer a competitive package, including: 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service. Enhanced pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Salary sacrifice - (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work). Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements). Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave. Company sick pay (available after qualifying period). Employee discount programme. To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review. Job Type: Permanent Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year Experience: estimating: 2 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G51 2RQ

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland's leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice. We have a current requirement for a Lead civil design engineer to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The role of Civil Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables, for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. This includes the design and assessment of various Civil structures, typically encountered on Water and Wastewater sites. This might include the design or assessment of concrete plinths, base-slabs, retaining walls, tanks, channels and flumes etc. designed to resist specified static and dynamic forces generated by the equipment or medium placed upon, in, or adjacent to them. You will also be required to consider the construction aspects of the afore mentioned structures, including ground conditions, buildability and demolition. Main duties and responsibilities Provide management support on projects across the business, in the design and optioneering phases, to develop initial client concept designs or requirements into workable solutions Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements Attend site-based surveys to understand the needs of a given project, including meeting client representatives as well as gathering information and data to inform the optimum design solution Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable. Carry out Civil / Structural surveys to identify and advise on any potential issues. Work with minimal supervision, you will be able to manage your own projects from design through to completion. Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team in line with the project programme Have strong communication skills and be personable to complement the friendly working environment. Deliver technical quality and excellence of project deliverables Adhere to CDM Regulations 2015, including carrying out Design Risk Assessments Attend and support our site teams during the Construction Phase, with TQ's, advice and problem solving To be considered for this position you will have at least 2-3 years previous design experience ideally within a civil engineering or construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of structural theory, with proven problem-solving ability as well as good all-round technical design expertise using British and/or Eurocodes. An Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar would be beneficial for this role. Benefits We offer a competitive package, including: 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service. Enhanced pension scheme. Life assurance scheme. Salary sacrifice - (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work). Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements). Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave. 9-day fortnight working pattern. Company sick pay (available after qualifying period). Employee discount programme. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year Experience: Civils design: 3 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G51 2RQ