Graduate Prospects - March 5, 2008 - (Page 10)

10 PROSPECTS GRADUATE Issue 62 · 5 March · Fortnightly www.prospects.ac.uk Estimator (training position) South Manchester Costain Oil, Gas & Process Limited, part of the Costain Group, is an international process engineering contractor supplying engineering design, project management and construction expertise to the gas processing and nuclear fuel reprocessing sectors. We are looking for a graduate to join the estimating department to train as an Estimator. Estimating is a vital part of the company business both in tendering for new work and in preparing estimates as part of consultancy work to help clients plan their investments. The estimate types range from +/-30% concept estimates to fixed price estimates for projects from 100 man-hour studies to £100m multi discipline engineer, procure and construct gas plant projects. A qualified estimator’s responsibilities are to review an incoming invitation to tender, take part in the bid/no bid decision, prepare the estimating strategy, liaise with proposals, projects, engineering, commercial and purchasing departments, prepare material and construction estimates from basic engineering information, collate other departments estimate contributions, analyse the accuracy of the base information and the resulting accuracy of the estimate and recommend contingency levels, prepare a cashflow, present the estimate for senior management review, prepare tender submission schedules, and, for successful bids, handover the estimate as the basis for cost control. We require someone with an engineering qualification/background who has good communication and Excel skills. Training will include elements of Planning and Cost Control to support an NVQ in Project Controls leading to membership of the Association of Cost Engineers. Careers at Costain in Engineering and Construction If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV to Kathy Ross, Costain Oil, Gas & Process Limited, Costain House, Styal Road, Manchester M22 5WN. Email: Kathy.ross@costain.com www.costain.com/careers Working towards equal opportunities. Graduate Development Scheme Our Commitment to Excellence: Your Foundation for a Brilliant Career GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Starting Salary: £18,907pa (Pay Award Pending) Everything about Somerset County Council stands for excellence - and we can prove it. The Audit Commission have awarded us the maximum four stars as an Excellent Authority. So, as an innovative and leading Council, it’s not only the many varied and specialist services we provide to our community that are special – it’s the people here who make it happen who make the difference. Will you be a shining example? Our current opportunities include civil engineering, working in children and young people’s services as well as business management. So if you already have or are expecting a minimum 2.2 first degree (in any discipline) and are committed to excellence go to our website www.somerset.gov.uk/gds or call our recruitment hotline on 01823 356862 quoting reference number 1796/TC. The closing date for applications is 26th March 5pm with initial assessments scheduled to take place during week commencing 14th April. Places are limited so don’t delay. For an informal discussion call Ges Green on 01823 355560. An Equal Opportunities Employer http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Graduate_jobs/p!edcaefX http://www.costain.com/careers http://www.somerset.gov.uk/gds http://www.somerset.gov.uk/gds

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Graduate Prospects - March 5, 2008

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