Can be based out of either of our offices: Cambridge CB24 3DQ & Colchester C06 1JE
£Excellent - Salary Negotiable. Benefits include Car Allowance/Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare.
Munro Building Services (MBS) is a leading 'complete solution' provider of mechanical and electrical installation and maintenance services, working in both the public and private sectors.
Our fully integrated M&E Project Management provides mechanical, electrical & public health services typically within a 50-mile radius of both our Cambridge & Colchester offices; we provide these services in all sectors. Founded in 1953, the company is a financially sound, privately owned business with a turnover in excess of £53M.
Munro's proud heritage and extensive experience of delivering M&E projects, is based on a proven delivery model where first-class customer service, high quality workmanship and professionalism sits at the heart of everything we do. The businesses success and growth are directly attributed to its culture and strength in upholding its traditional values which has achieved an enviable record of repeat business and customer satisfaction.
Munro Building Services are seeking a proactive and adaptable Mechanical Estimator. The Mechanical Estimator forms part of the pre-construction team and is responsible for the accurate pricing of all mechanical services during the pre-construction period. The Mechanical Estimator will complete drawing takeoffs and acquire all supplier and sub-contractor quotations before completing a cost comparison sheet for each individual package. It is the responsibility of the Mechanical Estimator to develop the design (where required) through the tender period, or to engage design assistance to ensure MBS offer a full and compliant quotation to main contractors and direct clients.
Some of your duties will include but not be limited to –
* Fully appraise, interrogate and understand tender information.
* Receive, file and monitor all tender information alongside the Electrical Estimator to ensure MBS provide a quotation in compliance with the correct documentation.
* Obtain a spread of subcontractor and supplier quotations (where possible) to ensure each package can be evaluated as part of the mechanical prime cost.
* Follow up each enquiry with the suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure quotations are received on time, clarifying all tender queries and ensuring compliance is achieved, engaging with suppliers and/or sub-contractors where required.
* Technical evaluation of all suppliers, material and sub-contractor quotations to suit the tender requirements.
* Provide clear analysis on price comparison sheets for all suppliers and sub-contractors to allow Senior Management to make informed decisions during the tender adjudication process.
* Raise RFI's during the tender period to ensure that MBS have a full understanding of the project constraints prior to the tender submission.
* Design development and measurement/take-off from design drawings of all mechanical services that form part of the prime cost evaluation.
* Mechanical services input into contractor proposals, including completing specification details and/or providing schedules to clarify the MBS commercial position on new tenders.
* Prepare tender information and present the scheme and associated costs to the senior team at an adjudication meeting
* Preparation of value engineering schedules and cost options for each tender as required.
* Work with the project teams to hand over the tender information in a consistent manner, providing a spread of quotations for each supplier and sub-contractor package along with a final reflection of the mechanical services contract sum.
* Attendance at all pre-tender meetings.
* Attendance at CPDs, meetings and other training where required to do so by the management team.
* Keep up to date with material, supplier and sub-contractor developments to ensure MBS are continuously offering new products as part of their tender submissions.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
In order to be considered for this exciting role you must have:
* A minimum of 2 Years experience in a Mechanical Estimator role
* Good IT Skills (Microsoft Office i.e., Word, Excel and Outlook)
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work independently but also as a part of a team
* Good initiative and forward thinking
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
* Flexible and proactive approach to work
* Good interpersonal skills
* Full Driving License
Working hours and benefits are as follows-
* Full Time, Permanent, Office based
* Contracted Monday – Friday
* Working hours 8:00am-5:00pm
* 25 Days Holiday per annum + bank holidays
* Benefits include private healthcare, company pension and company car/car allowance
This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team within a very well-established business.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Oakington CB24: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person