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This is your chance to combine technical know-how, commercial instinct and a sharp eye for detail, turning complex requirements into accurate bids that stand out for all the right reasons.\nWho are we?\nWith a combined workforce of more than 2,000 people and operations across Gibraltar, Padstow, Tyne, Birkenhead and Falmouth, Balaena is one of the UK’s most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups. We combine industrial agility, innovation and community partnership to support national resilience, commercial competitiveness and sustainability across naval and merchant ship sectors.\nOur integrated facilities create one of the world’s most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups, with 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and Mediterranean. We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements, maintain close control through our in-house capabilities and work alongside customers to deliver what they need, when they need it.\nWhat will you make happen?\nGet under the skin of project requirements, specifications and drawings to build accurate, competitive estimates.\nBring together material, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs using the right systems, tools and technical insight.\nCreate clear cost breakdowns, proposals and bid documents that give clients and internal teams real confidence.\nPartner with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to challenge assumptions, fill information gaps and make every submission stronger.\nReview supplier and subcontractor quotations to secure the best value.\nSpot opportunities for value engineering and cost savings, then grow into a bigger role in the wider bidding process.\nDoes this sound like you?\nYou’re curious, commercially switched on and genuinely interested in how things are built, costed and delivered. You ask good questions, build strong relationships and stay calm and focused when the pressure is on.\nAn engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.\nExperience as an Estimator, or in project engineering involving steel and aluminium fabrication.\nStrong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.\nThe ability to communicate clearly, collaborate across teams and build credibility quickly.\nThe organisation and resilience to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.\nAn interest in the wider bid process and in finding better, more competitive ways to deliver work.\nWhy join us?\nMake an impact - Join a knowledgeable team and help shape the commercial decisions behind important marine and engineering projects.\nKeep growing - Learn from experienced specialists while developing your estimating, bidding and commercial capability.\nBuild financial security - Benefit from an employer pension contribution of up to 4% and life cover worth seven times your basic salary.\nLook after your wellbeing - Access sick pay, a health cash plan, dental, optical and physiotherapy support, counselling, digital mental health services, a 24/7 virtual GP and an employee assistance programme.\nMaintain balance - Receive 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside maternity, paternity and parental leave support.\n\nThis is more than a numbers role. 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