We Build Recruitment are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Estimator on behalf of our client, a leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor based out of Fleetwood.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To assist and produce accurate, competitive and profitable tenders.
* To produce material and equipment take offs from tender information – drawings.
* To send out and manage quote enquiries from the supply chain.
* To input material / equipment take offs and costs into company estimating system.
* To provide follow up negotiations, discussions and clarification as required to help secure orders with various clients.
* To provide sufficient information on an ongoing tender, post tender negotiations, tender follow up into the business through the Bid Manager.
* To secure work to meet the company’s requirements.
* To ensure project teams are aware of individual tender structure and content.
Nature and Scope of the Role
* The estimator will adhere and maintain high levels of company confidentiality and integrity, always protecting the commercial interests of the Company.
* The estimator will be in regular contact with internal and external clients, suppliers and sub-contracting companies and will possess the necessary communication skills to deliver the role effectively.
* The role requires adaptability and flexibility to react and deliver to time scales as dictated by the various tender enquiry requests.
The Estimator will also demonstrate the following.
* Good oral and written communication and analytical skills.
* Commercial awareness.
* A good standard of numeracy.
* A good level of computer skills.
* A confident and mature approach.
* Tact, diplomacy and confidentiality