Marble Talent group is actively seeking a Project Estimator to join a client of ours based in Hampshire on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
Project Quoting & Commercial Management
* Produce accurate, competitive project quotations ranging from £20k to £150k, occasionally exceeding £500k.
* Interpret specifications and drawings to prepare compliant quotes.
* Make commercially sound decisions on preliminaries, mark-ups, and margins to meet sales and profit targets.
* Compile quotation letters, draft programmes, and technical submissions for formal bids.
Site Assessment & Client Solutions
* Conduct site surveys to understand client requirements and design effective project solutions.
* Propose value-engineered and environmentally friendly options where applicable.
Supplier & Subcontractor Engagement
* Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive and compliant pricing for each quote.
* Secure supplier commitments to ensure delivery feasibility post-award.
Internal Process & Collaboration
* Present bids for internal approval through the Gate Process before submission.
* Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and delivery teams to align technical and commercial goals.
* Contribute to continuous improvements and innovation within the estimating function.
Reporting & Meetings
* Participate in client and labour meetings to clarify scope and technical details when required.
Candidate Profile
Essential
* Proven experience in producing HVAC/Gas project quotations (£20k–£150k; experience up to £500k+ is advantageous).
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and pre-designed schemes.
* Strong commercial awareness, including margin and markup management.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Smartsheet, and CRM systems (HubSpot advantageous).
* Excellent communication skills with stakeholders, both internal and external.
* Strong attention to detail.
Desirable
* Hands-on mechanical/HVAC & Gas experience or ‘on the tools’ background.
* Experience producing design and rule-of-thumb sketches.
* Broader building services experience across multiple roles.
* History of proposing innovative or greener solutions to clients.
* Knowledge of Trimble Estimation Plus.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Bupa private medical insurance (post-probation)
* Access to YuLife wellness app
* Specsavers eyecare scheme
About Marble Talent
As engineering recruitment specialists, we pride ourselves on the ability to turn aspiring candidates at the beginning, middle or towards the end of their engineering careers into successful, professional engineers place at the right companies. We are interested in people from all walks of life, as long as they have the passion to succeed in engineering. Our goal is to become the recruiter of choice for UK engineering companies. We will do this by continuing to deliver a first-class service for both clients and candidates