Mechanical Estimator

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Skelmersdale
Salary
GBPNEG
Posted
22 Sep 2016
Closes
06 Oct 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
I am recriting for a multi-disciplined Building Services provider operating throughout the North West of England in both the Commercial and Domestic field. Offering boiler replacements and full installations as well as Reactive and Planned Service & Maintenance

Primary Role - Estimator - Commercial and Domestic Building Services

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced sales driven Estimator to join our Estimating and Business Development Section.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake all duties associated with the preparation of quotations and tenders primarily but not limited to the Commercial Building Services market for a wide range of clients including builders, local authorities and end users

We are looking for a dynamic individual who has a good understanding of Mechanical Building Services ideally including system design. You should have broad experience of carrying out surveys, client negotiations, developing opportunities and preparing tenders and quotations for mechanical services projects in the GBP5000.00 - m price range.

Knowledge of commercial plumbing is desirable but not essential as training would be given. Experience of Design & Build tendering would be an advantage

The successful candidate would also be expected to support our service & maintenance team in the preparation of quotations

Please see the attached job description for further details Preferred Skills I Experience

Wide range of estimating experience

Formal trade or similar qualification

Good knowledge of the Building Services Industry

Experience in the design of domestic / small commercial systems Good communication and customer facing skills

Good IT skills

Some electrical knowledge would be an advantage

Developing client relationships

This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual to help develop this section of our business and to share in its success.

We offer - subject to negotiation

Salary GBP38k-GBP45k (but subject to negotiation for skilled candidate) 30 days holiday including bank holidays

40hour working week

Pension contribution

JOB DESCRIPTION - ESTIMATOR Commercial and Domestic Building Services

To deliver the companies Estimating function associated with Commercial and Domestic Building Services including heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, boiler replacements and associated services.

Roles and Responsibilities.

Your line manager will be the Estimating Director

To undertake all duties associated with the estimating of all aspects of commercial and domestic mechanical services tenders.

Have responsibility for the administration and general management of all estimating functions, under your supervision in accordance with the company's standard operating procedures.

Represent the company at client meetings, negotiations and the like.

Carry out all tendering duties associated with commercial plumbing installations To support our Service and Maintenance Section in the preparation of quotations

Support as necessary any colleagues engaged in Estimating or Business Development duties

Implement the companies Business Development strategy, identifying and developing business opportunities with new and existing clients across the company to maintain agreed turnover levels

Be pro-active in liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure accurate and timely submission of tenders, budgets and quotations to meet the demands of the business.

Carry out site surveys as necessary so as to prepare the most competitive quotations.

Provide support to both the Project and Service & Maintenance Sections in the delivery of projects.

To be pro-active in the monitoring of tenders to identify value engineering opportunities and through this maximise the profitability of the company.

Be pro-active in the chasing, negotiation and conversion of tenders into commercially beneficial orders

Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

Develop constructive working relationships with your colleagues at all levels, suppliers and clients. Participate in internal and external meetings as required to fulfil your role.

Have design & technical knowledge of Building Services to an advanced level.

Provide feedback and recommendations where appropriate to improve practices.

Offer support and training to other team members as appropriate