At GRAHAM, were not just one of the UKs leading Facilities Management and Construction providers - were also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients easier. We are seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our Team to lead and manage the commercial function on a number of Hard FM maintenance contracts.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, were committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Mechanical Estimator with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.
- Reporting to:Commercial Manager
- Location:Redditch
- Contract Type:Full Time, Permanent
- Salary:Competitive, Plus Car Allowance
Benefits:- Up to 36 days paid annual leave.
- Excellent Company Pension
- Free Life Assurance 6 times annual salary
- Training and Development
- Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
The Mechanical Estimator will:- Prepare and submit Estimates and Target Costs based on first principles for both minor and major Mechanical works projects.
- Prepare and submit accurate budget costs following clients initial brief.
- Prepare and submit detailed and accurate tender estimates.
- Review and analyse all relevant documentation.
- Value engineer projects to meet or exceed the clients requirements.
- Liaising with clients to advise best solutions/values to clients.
- Identifying potential risks with design/materials
- Knowledge of local supply chain and experience in dealing with sub-contractors
- Knowledge of both NEC and JCT contracts
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and experience of delivering minor works and major planned projects.
- Strong communication skills and commercial awareness
- Work closely with the commercial team on minor and major planned projects
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About You
Essential Criteria:- Demonstrate previous experience in a mechanical estimator role particularly within Hard FM Maintenance contracts.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the market.
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Gas, HVAC, Cold water services, Fuel services, Decarbonisation.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Experience of working to budgetary targets
- Initiating, drafting, and reviewing documents
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Demonstrate proficiency in IT applications- e.g. Excel, Microsoft Word
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of commercial and contractual issues in relation to Facilities
- Management and NEC 4
Desirable Criteria:- 3rd Level Qualification
- Experience of working within the blue light and educational sectors
- Experience in open book accounting contracts.
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