The following position is for an Estimator/Invoicer for a Shipbuilding & Repair Company based in Bahrain.  This is a permanent position and a tailored contract will be negotiated. Our client is seeking a candidate with the following qualities.

• You will need a University/Technical Degree and should have at least 5 years experience in ship repairs and management.
• Be able to plan & organize your work.
• Have sound leadership skills.
• Be pro active, self motivated & hardworking.
• Have the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Good time management skills.
• Be of a trustworthy, honest nature & able to keep confidentiality.
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to correspond with clients independently.
• Have good knowledge of stress management.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to initiate improvements in working methods with active subordinate participation.
• Capacity for initiative and logical thinking to solve problems with emphasis on long-term aspects.

Responsibilities will include:-

• Prepare tenders for clients showing cost estimates for specific repairs, modifications, projects, etc.
• Compile final invoices for clients detailing the price for completed work.
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained at all times.
• Ensure an acceptable standard of Quality, Environmental, OHSAS and Security Management System is maintained in accordance with recognized working practices and the Company’s QEHS&S Manual and Policy.

Specific Roles:

Estimator

• Study technically and commercially the repair/job specification and seek assistance from other departments.
• Estimate and prepare tenders using the tendering system or manually.
• Review Customer’s terms and conditions and highlight any inconsistencies with the Yard’s General terms and conditions.
• Calculation of total cost, man-hours, etc. related to individual tenders.
• Contract review to be completed and updated at all stages.
• Ensure the Yard’s Quality Assurance System is followed.
• Presentation of the tender analysis to Management for approval.
• Close contact with Customers and Agents
• Discuss work specification with concerned service and Ship Repair Manager, if required.
• Attend vessel’s inspection abroad or at anchorages.

Invoicer

• Study owner’s specification and ASRY’s tender, all correspondences and documents related to the repair order.
• Work closely with the Ship Repair Manager, Departments and Customer’s representative and attend daily meetings on board.
• To work as a team with the Ship Repair Manager in order to determine/achieve the lowest cost and maximum income/profit whilst carrying out the repair
• Good follow-up on repairs on board or in workshops and update all changes to the orders with prices for the owner’s approval.
• Be responsible, along with Ship Repair Manager, for daily follow up of man-hours and reports.
• Ensure that all work carried out is invoiced to owners.
• Keep Customers updated with current invoice value.
• During repairs follow up and record total cost for the work on a daily basis.  Present the total cost and draft invoice value to the CE for Commercial Affairs/Sales Manager before discussions with Customers.
• Provide the Customer with the final elements of the Invoice, discuss, agree and finalize.

We hold a full descriptive breakdown of the role and this will be made available to the candidate in round two.

Candidates should research Bahrain before applying and indicate the tax free package they require in the knowledge that an expats tax free package will be included.  Business is conducted in English. 

European Recruitment Agency Limited