Job DescriptionMechanical Estimator
Location: West London
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Package
THE COMPANY
A great exclusive opportunity has arisen in the estimating field with my client who has over 30+ years’ worth of experience in the industry! They operate in the design, installation, and maintenance of building services across a variety of disciplines and sectors and work on projects from £50k to £16m+. They are going through a strong growth period and with their current revenue in excess of £55m, they only have plans for continuous growth.
THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, the Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for the handling of new tender enquiries, liaising with professional teams / principal contractors, mid / post bid tender interviews. leading the pricing of mechanical services. This is a role which has a clear progression path.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- Organise site surveys, understanding survey requirements and submission method
- Attend tender interviews with client team and principal contractor
- Liaise with internal departments such as commercial, operations and design to gather key information for the tender enquiry
- Understand the employer’s requirement/ tender documents and specification to despatch enquires to subcontractors, specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assess suitability of subcontractor quotes and compliance with tender document, achieving best value at tender stage.
- Undertake take-offs of tender drawings and input data into estimation software
- Ensure all elements of tender are accounted for prior to the tender being submitted.
- Stipulate cost reports taking into consideration required mark-up.
- Upon tender success lead tender handover meeting with operations and commercial teams, providing ongoing assistance throughout the project duration.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Background in Mechanical Estimating is essential.
- Experience working in the commercial sector is essential.
- Have an Engineering Background and be familiar with tender Design and Build Schemes as well as build only.
- Strong communication Skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Be keen to develop and progress within the Estimating Department.