Description
An opportunity has arisen to join a leader in the UK's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat designs and delivers innovative and sustainable solutions focused on decarbonisation for commercial projects throughout the UK and Ireland, including district energy networks, education and healthcare sectors, industrial projects and projects for public bodies. Due to sustained growth, we are looking to add a Senior MEP Estimator to support our Commercial Team. Role OverviewReporting to the Estimating Lead, this role will play a pivotal part in developing accurate costings for large-scale decarbonisation initiatives within commercial, industrial and public building applications.
Prepare detailed take-offs for turnkey decarbonisation projects to support tenders and quotations.
Cost a broad spectrum of decarbonisation applications, such as energy centres, building services, heat pump installations and district heating systems.
Engage with suppliers to obtain quotations for specialist technologies and installation works.
Work collaboratively with our supply chain, preconstruction/design teams, contract managers, purchasing, and the wider commercial team to ensure seamless project delivery from initial costing through to design, installation, and completion.
Job Title | Senior MEP Estimator (Decarbonisation)
Location | Head Quarters – Banbridge, Co Down
Hours | 38 hours. 8.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Thurs & 8.00am to 3.00pm Friday
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Estimating Lead
What You'll be Doing:
Review project information received from clients and collaborate with the preconstruction team, directors, and estimating lead to define the estimating approach.
Interpret and analyse schematics, specifications, and design documents to produce detailed material and labour take-offs. Input data into mechanical estimating software and budget templates.
Work closely with the commercial team and contractors to assess labour requirements for each project and compile associated costings for internal review and comparison.
Lead the development of MEP and builders’ enquiry packages, including detailed scope documentation. Manage supplier and subcontractor engagement to secure competitive, comprehensive proposals, and conduct thorough commercial comparisons to support informed decision-making
Lead the commercial and performance comparison of plant equipment options. Summarise findings and incorporate into the project budget notes.
Demonstrate strong Excel skills to compile budgets and produce detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and price breakdowns for client submissions.
Attend site visits and meetings with design engineers and preconstruction managers as required, both before and after contract award.
Ensure a thorough understanding of the bid scope through collaboration with the estimating lead, preconstruction, and wider team. Conduct final commercial reviews prior to submission.
Assist in preparing project handover documentation and participate in internal post-award meetings to review the estimate with the delivery team.
Perform any other tasks as required by management to support the estimating fucntion.
What You'll Need to Have:
Essential Criteria
Third level qualification in a Mechanical, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical estimating role, on Mechanical projects from high-level budget enquiries; detailed design pricing; to full tender pricing.
Knowledge of commercial conditions and the need for attention to detail.
Working knowledge of labour, plant, materials and equipment rates.
Experience in reading & understanding drawings/schematics and completing detailed take-offs.
Experience in Microsoft Office applications – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company. And help with training other team members as appropriate.
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
Employee Benefits
Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
Competitive pension scheme.
Life assurance scheme.
Health cash plan.
Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
Annual flu vaccine
Free annual health check during working hours.
Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
Lavish Long service awards
Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
Electric vehicle charging ports
Full access to car emergency kit.
Annual Christmas raffle
Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
Secure, free onsite parking.
Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities