Mechanical and Electrical Estimator
Location: Northampton
Contract: Permanent
Smart City Recruiters are working with a client in the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Sectors, working on installations within large scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects.
Our client is looking to recruit 2 experienced Mechanical Estimators to join their highly successful pre-contract team reporting to the Mechanical Estimating Manager.
You would be responsible for the following:
* Production of detailed tender bids and cost plans
* Attending mid and post tender meetings
* Post tender control
* Interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients
* Communication and interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads
The position will involve the day-to-day management of the tender process to ensure standards are maintained and deadlines are met. Whilst mechanically biased, the position also demands a wide knowledge of electrical engineering services.
You will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the industry and will have experience in a wide range of sectors, specifically including residential, hotel and student accommodation projects.
This is a permanent, office-based position with strong career prospects.
Requirements
* Pro-active and approachable
* Lead by example
* Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical building services
* Thorough and efficient
* Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge
* Understanding of associated electrical services
* Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
* Flexible in approach to deadlines
* Computer literate with experience of “Trimble Estimation” software
* Issuing supply chain enquiries via electronic platforms
* Issuing/updating tender documents via an electronic control system
* Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment
* Ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with company QA policies
* Working in an integrated M&E team
Package includes
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
* Company car scheme
* Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
* Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
* Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
* Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
* Employee-owned business
* Flexible holiday scheme