• Back To Search
• Quick Apply
• Register Now
• Send Me More Jobs Like This

• Throughout South Yorkshire
• Posted 6th Feb 2012
• 
• Posted by: Forde Recruitment
• Salary: £30,000-£35,000
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference:
• This job has been viewed 46 times since it was posted.

Sorry, this job has expired and cannot be applied for. We still have a large selection of jobs on the site. Why not try an alternative search?

Job Description

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (2:1 minimum)
• Genuinely competent on 3D solid works or solid edge or inventor
• Demonstrable backgrounds in layouts, design, assembly and detail drawing using 3D package including - typically but not exclusively; lever and linkage systems, mechanical/electrical/hydraulic drive systems (electric and hydraulics bought out), chain/sprocket/gear drive arrangements all of which when integrated with associated fabricated, machined and assembled steelwork, form bespoke machines to suit a clients specific requirements.
• Genuine ability to undertake detailed design calculations
• Good communicator at all levels
• Ability to present scheme proposals to a variety of clients
• Team player also with the ability to work independently
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Able to undertake and complete tasks in 'competitive' timescales
• Able to delegate work to others, ensure completion using most technically correct, cost effective solutions within programme
• Possess initiative in all aspects of the job role
• Ability to write detailed technical specifications for submission to clients
• Ability to generate information and produce accurate and detailed Microsoft
• Project programmes

Role

Tendering

• Read and fully understand all technical and commercial enquiry documents to appreciate clients exact requirements
• Produce and assist in the production of technically credible, cost effective design solutions
• Produce and assist in the preparation of prime cost estimates
• Issue enquiries for sub-contract/proprietary equipment prices
• Liaise with Estimating Department on internal manufacturing estimates
• Write up tender documentation and specifications
• Produce programme for issue with tender
• Attend presentations if required and support discussions with client during tender review period

Contracts

• From contract award, review all tender documentation to enable a detailed contract plan to be formulated. This would generally take the form of a Microsoft Project programme
• Fully understand what has been requrested by the client and what has been offered such that at all times our contractual and commercial position is not compromised and our margin is protected
• Conduct detailed and accurate site survey to obtain all necessary site related information to allow layout and design work to commence (with support as required)
• Undertake hands on design and/or issue design remit to other engineers. In the case where design is delegated, based on personnel background and experience, assist and monitor subordinate in achieving the optimum solution within cost and timescale
• Liaise with client (email, phone, meetings, reports etc) throughout the contract to ensure submissions for approval are undertaken to programme and that any variations to contract are issud, approved and logged into our system prior to additional contract costs being expended.

Note: All of the above would be undertaken with the input, liaison and support as necessary from the Technical Manager and Design Engineering Manager. Other team members may be involved to suit the specific project and manning availability at that time.