NEW JOB - Senior Estimator (Building services, Mechanical and Electrical) - Up to ￡55k plus package - Lancashire based - email to apply :-)

Job Title Senior Estimator

Sector (Building services, Mechanical and Electrical)

Location Lancashire based

Email to apply [email protected] 

The client

A leading Civil Engineering subcontractor are now looking for an experienced Building services, Mechanical and Electrical Estimator. My client specialises in general civil engineering, marine, bridges and rail projects. Tenders will be Building services/ Mechanical and Electrical tenders ranging in value from ￡500k - ￡10 million.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, the Building Services Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates for projects by analysing client’s tender enquiries, gathering information and analysing important metrics to provide bid packages that support profitable business decisions.

Key Job Responsibilities

Involved in and oversee the whole process from tender submission and negotiation to securing project/contracts

Assisting in the implementation of operational health & safety

Assisting other estimating departments on multi-disciplinary projects.

Carry out material take offs and send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers for each tender. May be required to do Bill of Quantity take offs for certain drawing and specification tender opportunities

Proven experience in the preparation of cost estimates from first principles

Price up all rates from basic principles broken down on a labour, plant, materials and subcontract basis

Send out sub-contract enquiries / compare and interrogate sub contract quotations

Price up all preliminary items for each tender in advance of finalisation with the Directors

Excellent knowledge of various forms of Construction Contracts (NEC/JCT/ICE)

Compile tender deliverables if required. These may include but are not limited to: -

o Contract Programme (Microsoft Project)

o Labour Histograms

o Outline Methodology Statements

o Traffic Management Proposals

Good working knowledge of Excel / bespoke Estimating software such as Conquest or Valesco.

Attend pre-award / pre-contract meetings

Attend internal handover meetings to contract management

Good technical knowledge and able to fully understand technical specifications

Ability to undertake several estimates simultaneously and complete to agreed deadlines.

Analysis of tender documentation, interaction with Consultant Engineers, Architects and Clients

Good interpersonal skills to provide the client with a first class customer service

Qualifications: HNC or relevant construction degree

Candidate requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Mechanical and Electrical / Civil Engineering Industry

Fully IT literate.

Accurate and consistent approach· 

Ideally from a Site Management background with a good understanding of construction techniques, productions and outputs.

Has preferably undertaken an estimating role in a similar, medium-sized civil engineering business

Key Personal Attributes

First class analytical and technical skills

Hands-on approach

Tenacious, able to interpret requirements from the basic of information

Results orientated

Team player

Salary

￡50,000 - ￡55,000 - Salary will depend on experience and would come with the usual benefits package

Car or car allowance

24 days holiday

Life assurance

Healthcare ,

Pension,

If you feel as though you are suitable for this role and you want to apply please email me [email protected]

Please call 07980 006 436 if you want to discuss