Mechanical Engineer and Estimator

About the role

• The Mechanical Engineer  & Estimator is responsible to support the efficient and safe operational management of projects/maintenance/repairs from tender/quotation stage to implementation and completion in the office, on site and/or in the workshop.

  The Mechanical Engineer is also responsible to develop drawings and documentation required for various works as well as be a hands-on and practical support for the Workshop Supervisor and workshop teams both in the workshop and onsite.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position include:

·      Design, produce and interpret drawings and documentation for various works as needed.

·      Supporting Workshop Supervisor and workshop team.

·      Assist with hands-on and practical tasks in the workshop and on-site.

·      Support the business in the preparation of information required for estimates and tenders.

·      Support the business in the planning and execution of works.

·      Prepare costing sheets with accurate information for billing.

·      Support the control of projects to ensure delivery in accordance with time, cost and quality.

·      Support project budgets and reports to monitor progress/ status.

·      Support monitoring subcontractor progress claims, including evaluate subcontractor labour and materials variations.

·      General administration, control and reporting of project budgets.

·      Ensure works are completed on time and within budget.

·      Be actively involved in all the quality & site safety planning and management, including SWMS, inspections and incident investigations.

·      Ensure the standard of workmanship is compliant with required specifications and that specified inspections and tests are conducted, and records maintained to substantiate conformance.

·      Support the Business Manager to facilitate preparation of client invoices and timesheet queries.

Qualifications, Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum 3 years industry experience, including estimating (preferred)

• CAD (Autodesk Inventor)

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Ability to liaise with existing and potential clients in a sales and engineering capacity.

• High level of organisational, time management and problem-solving skills.

• Sound computer literacy, particularly Microsoft suite, MS Project highly desirable.

• Research, read, interpret and apply various Compliance Standards, Codes, Tech Notes, Guidelines, etc.

• Documentation, quality control and cost control experience.

• Communication skills, with the ability to lead and liaise with a workshop team.

• Ability to produce and read drawings, including field hand sketches and computer drawings.

• Ability to read, use and interpret engineering tolerances, designs, notations & symbols.

• Ability to use, read and interpret manual and electronic measuring tools and equipment.

• Ability to assist with hands-on and practical tasks in the workshop and on-site.

Ready to take the next step?

Join JVA Eng. and be part of a multidisciplinary engineering company delivering end-to-end solutions across complex projects and industries.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, innovation, and solving real-world challenges, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking team.

Take the next step in your career. Apply online today and start your journey with JVA Engineering.