Position: Electrical Draughting and Cost Engineer
Salary: Market related package
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Midrand
Industry: Manufacturing / HVAC
Reference Number: RDT.AS.EDCE.02092024
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client, a manufacturer, supplier and installer of specialist equipment, is looking for an Electrical Draughting and Cost Engineer to join their team.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project.
- Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, BOM and other documentation.
- Track changes to the design and/or projects and adjust budget projections accordingly.
- Measure and value the work done on site.
- Liaise with the client, site managers, project managers and site engineers.
- Select and/or source project materials.
- Write reports.
- Undertake relevant research and advise on alternatives.
- Analyse and interpret data, and able to do costing based on this.
- Assist projects departments outside of Engineering when required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit and successful completion of projects.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12
- Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent
- Professional certification as a listed Electrical Engineer (ECSA)
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
- Able to do HVAC design from first principles
- Construction estimating or Finance experience advantageous
- Exceptional in AutoCAD Rivet
- Thorough knowledge of all Electrical practices, methods, equipment, materials and tools
- Able to do costing for approval by Project Manager and Engineering Manager based on designs
- Able to read designs and produce and prepare draft designs in accordance with required specifications, including draughting
- Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work at hand
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of the project team in their duties
- Good communication skills: Fluent in English
- Ability to provide verbal and/or written technical instructions
- Methodical way of thinking
- Good knowledge of projects
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Good financial and numeracy management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
- Computer literate, good working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn how to use specialist software
- Valid driver’s license and passport
TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
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- We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching.
- We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise.
- The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.
We endeavour to reply to each and every application; however, should you not hear back from us within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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