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Estimator/Quantity Surveyor Location: Southampton / As Required
Role Purpose
Support and produce precise, detailed estimates and proposals that provide solutions tailored to client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze client needs to prepare comprehensive estimates and financial models for internal review.
Manage and maintain project documentation and job folders efficiently.
Monitor and input labor resource data into estimate models using up-to-date internal and external labor rates.
Draft inquiries for materials, subcontractors, and other project-specific resources.
Collect and evaluate quotes from suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing.
Engage in technical and commercial discussions with clients and internal teams.
Conduct site surveys when necessary to verify tender specifications.
Compile commercial and technical tender documents in client-specific formats, ensuring thorough internal review prior to submission.
Attend client meetings and contribute effectively.
Present contract briefings to the outfit project team following contract award.
Assist project teams during the initial phase with major requisitions and planning, as needed.
Review completed project data and update future estimates accordingly.
Stay updated on industry trends and integrate relevant innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
Seek opportunities to expand client base and generate new inquiries.
Adhere to company policies regarding punctuality, conduct, and emergency arrangements.
Work independently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
Support the broader company objectives by performing additional duties as necessary.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Marine industries, including cruise ships, ferries, defense projects, and superyachts.
Outfitting processes across multiple trade disciplines.
Proficiency in:
Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project.
Ability to:
Display a proactive attitude and adapt to various tasks within a small, collaborative team environment.
Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and scopes of work.
Utilize measurement and surveying tools to calculate material requirements.
Additional Requirements
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage professionally with staff, management, and suppliers.
Willingness to travel independently as necessary to support business objectives.
Apply analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills effectively to benefit the company.
Maintain compliance with company policies regarding drug and alcohol testing.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Background in marine or land-based outfitting industries is advantageous but not essential.
Safety Responsibilities
Ensure all personnel adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Take personal responsibility for safety, including that of visitors and the general public on company property.
Report and document accidents, incidents, or near misses promptly.
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Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Posted: 2025-05-29 09:02:01
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TRAINEE PURCHASING ASSISTANT (TECHNICAL DEPT)Are you someone looking to start their career in the procurement industry as a Buyer with a market leading ship supply company, where you will be given in-house/on the job training?On offer is an excellent opportunity where you will play a key role in the companies dedicated procurement team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join an Avonmouth company who supply various consumables and spare parts to ships around the UK and overseas.About the Role:
Processing of customer’s quotes and ordersDaily ordering with suppliersClose liaison with warehouse and logistics dept.
to ensure orders are completed and delivered in a timely mannerIssuing of delivery notes and invoices for deliveriesSourcing and negotiating with suppliersMaintaining and building supplier and client relationships
The Person:
Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situationsAbility to work to tight deadlinesExcellent communication skillsAbility to work as part of a teamGood organisation skillsOutlook, excel and word literate
Benefits:
Company pension schemeFree on-site parkingCycle to Work scheme
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.Salary: meets NLWAbout our ClientOur client is the UK’s largest supplier to the worldwide shipping industry, with the capability of supplying goods and services to cruise, offshore, military and merchant vessels worldwide through their global proven network.How to ApplyPlease apply here and our client will be in direct contact. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: NLW
Posted: 2025-05-29 08:58:37
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Are you passionate about Human Factors, cockpit design, and military aviation? Join a cutting-edge team shaping the future of fighter jet technology as a Senior Human Factors Engineer.
Be part of a unique opportunity to influence fast jet cockpit design, support simulator development, and collaborate with pilots and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, effective Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Analyse pilot use-cases and concepts of operation to guide cockpit design
- Apply Human Factors principles to enhance HMI design for the Typhoon fighter aircraft
- Collaborate with Avionics System teams, Test Pilots, Flight Test communities, and customers
- Contribute to requirement derivation and conceptual HMI solutions
- Participate in the development of immersive simulators and full-scale cockpit mock-ups
- Support flight testing of new cockpit equipment and designs
- Work on capabilities such as sensor integration, navigation, communications, weapons control, and defensive aids
- Conduct Human Error Analysis to support safety and airworthiness
- Define and evolve cockpit control schemes and visual symbology
- Produce technical documentation, support usability assessments, and assist with qualification and system clearances
What Youll Bring:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Human Factors, Psychology, or User-Centred Design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in presenting to varied stakeholders
- Experience deriving system requirements from high-level customer needs
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks independently
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with usability testing, user assessments, and simulator-based trials
- Knowledge or background in the Military Air domain
- Familiarity with cockpit integration, HMI development, and fast jet systems
This Role Is Perfect For You If You:
- Are passionate about user-centred design and fast jets
- Want to experience operating fighter jet systems in immersive simulations
- Enjoy working in cross-functional teams to influence real-world defence technology
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact engineering environment
Take the next step in your Human Factors career and help define the future of military aviation.
Apply today and become a key part of a team delivering the next generation of fighter cockpit systems. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Preston,England
Start: 29/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-29 08:29:04
