Greenfrog Connect Graduate Estimating Engineer
2016-01-06 14:43:36
2016-02-04 00:00:00
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- £20k + bonus
- 4th Feb ’16
- Closed
The Greenfrog group of companies are the UK's leading owner and operator of fast response power generation, providing services directly to National Grid through the STOR and Capacity Mechanisms. The group has in-house capabilities to build and connect the new generation to the grid and is investing heavily in new forms of clean, fast responding power generation technology.
The group is experiencing a high level of growth which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future as large scale, carbon intensive power plants continue to be de-commissioned and high volumes of intermittent renewable energy are brought on line. Our power plants plug the gaps between the old and the new, helping to provide a clean and stable electricity supply.
Greenfrog Connect is the construction arm of the group and an accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), which allows us to design and build HV electricity networks at voltages up 132,000 volts. We take each project from concept, through detailed civil, electrical and mechanical design, construction, commissioning and finally handover to one of our sister companies for operation and maintenance.
Greenfrog Connect also works for external clients either acting as ICP or EPC for new build renewable and conventional power generation. We have become one of the leading companies specialising in this sector and are the go-to people for clients looking for complex schemes to be connected to the grid within challenging timescales. In the last year alone we have connected over 200MW of power generation to the grid, and have a further 200MW in design and construction.
The Role:
We are looking for highly motivated graduates to join our team at this exciting time, to grow and prosper within the company. Ultimately we expect our graduates to be the future leaders and innovators of the company.
The successful candidate will report to the head of business development to convert pipeline opportunities in the Electricity connections, power distribution and power generation industries into winning bids/order closure to meet the Business Strategy.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Develop and co-ordinate Contract winning solutions considering pricing and Commercial strategy to meet or exceed Customer requirements.
- Challenge convention and explore all avenues to meet Customer expectations and minimise business risk and costs.
- Develop the technical, commercial and financial solution as the bid progresses.
- Work closely with commercial Director and design team to ensure a thorough understanding of the solution and customer needs.
- Liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure they understand the opportunities, agree with the technical solution to ensure we can deliver the commitments being offered.
- Ownership of the production of the estimate and proposal documentation in accordance with best practice and business processes
- Manage internal and external customer relationship until confirmation of order and handover to the project delivery team.
Requirements:
- Candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 in an engineering/technology subject. Lower classifications or other degree subjects will be delivered if the applicant can demonstrate either relevant work experience of a clear desire to excel within the power generation and distribution sector.
- Full UK driving licence.
Training and Development:
Successful candidates will be offered on the job training in a number of business areas including design, project management and commercial management before going on to specialise in one area.
We offer formal training and industry specific qualifications to allow you to progress to chartered engineer status.
The position attracts a starting salary of £20,000 and the following benefits will be offered:
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Bonus scheme related to personal and company performance
- IET membership fees paid
- Private healthcare scheme
Working hours are generally 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
The position will be based out of our Sheffield. Should the successful candidate wish to move into a design or project management role in the future then this would be based out of our Bristol office.