MEP Lead Estimator
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 09 Sep 2022
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Due to our continued success and growth, there is a need to appoint an experienced lead estimator who has proven experience working within the Data Centre and Critical Environments.
The lead estimator will be responsible for providing commercial support for the business unit in winning work by estimating the cost of key project elements such main items of plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages of electrical, mechanical and construction.
It is important that an estimator understands basic construction technology and methods of delivery on and off site.
Your responsibilities will include: -
Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.
Attend site visits and collaborate with client s team
Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors
Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings
Understand the roll of principle contractor and sub-contractor duties
Identification of potential risk and opportunities
Carry out takes offs from drawings and specifications
Use of Estimating software (Trimble)
Input into design aspects regarding value engineering
Reviewing sub-contractor submissions ensuring compliance with tender requirements
Compilation of final tender documentation for director sign off
Input into the program highlighting potential lead time issues
Input into the formal submission of tenders
About you
Ideally the successful candidate should come from an engineering background with knowledge of electrical systems. Education to HNC/HND or degree level in Electrical/Building Services an advantage.
You need to be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality, able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and good team play who can communicate with colleagues and management at all levels.
Demonstrate a proven track record of successful tenders on data centres or similar projects involving critical infrastructure.
Minimum of 5 years experience of building services estimating position
The lead estimator will be responsible for providing commercial support for the business unit in winning work by estimating the cost of key project elements such main items of plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages of electrical, mechanical and construction.
It is important that an estimator understands basic construction technology and methods of delivery on and off site.
Your responsibilities will include: -
Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.
Attend site visits and collaborate with client s team
Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors
Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings
Understand the roll of principle contractor and sub-contractor duties
Identification of potential risk and opportunities
Carry out takes offs from drawings and specifications
Use of Estimating software (Trimble)
Input into design aspects regarding value engineering
Reviewing sub-contractor submissions ensuring compliance with tender requirements
Compilation of final tender documentation for director sign off
Input into the program highlighting potential lead time issues
Input into the formal submission of tenders
About you
Ideally the successful candidate should come from an engineering background with knowledge of electrical systems. Education to HNC/HND or degree level in Electrical/Building Services an advantage.
You need to be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality, able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and good team play who can communicate with colleagues and management at all levels.
Demonstrate a proven track record of successful tenders on data centres or similar projects involving critical infrastructure.
Minimum of 5 years experience of building services estimating position