Senior Mechanical Estimator (HVAC)

CRS Professionals (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company known for its supportive culture and low staff turnover. You'll be responsible for producing detailed tender bids, utilizing estimation software, and liaising with clients and subcontractors. The company prides itself on employee development and offers a fantastic benefits package. If you're looking to enhance your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Professional training and development

Friendly work environment

Low staff turnover

Great benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical estimation and tender preparation is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing detailed tender bids on projects.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to gather necessary information.

Skills

Mechanical Estimation

Tender Preparation

Project Analysis

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Estimation Software

ERP System (4PS)

Job description

About the job Senior Mechanical Estimator (HVAC)

Location: Birmingham

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client, a successful, well-established M&E Contractor based in Birmingham who are well respected in the industry. They are currently enjoying continued growth and expansion and are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their team. This is a great company that has cultivated a "family feel" with their employees, resulting in low staff turnover - the average employee is with them for 10 years.

It is my client's belief that their employees are the source of their success and as such they are a company that offers continued professional training and development along with a great benefits package.

As a business, they offer a nationwide service from concept to final installation, specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, drainage, plumbing, and electrical solutions for the Residential, Hotel, Care Homes, Student Accommodation, Leisure, and Commercial sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their dynamic team in Birmingham.

The Role

As the successful Estimator, you will be responsible for the production of detailed tender bids on projects.

Responsibilities include:

1. Send out queries and keep quotation document up to date.
2. Complete tenders utilising estimation software.
3. Present tender for adjudication to management providing all labour/material/prelim analysis.
4. Complete tender analysis forms.
5. Provide project analysis and data.
6. Support Client presentation, provide information and attend negotiations as requested.
7. Produce accurate and concise tender letters.
8. Chase tendered work and report the outcome to relevant Manager.
9. Liaise with supply chain e.g., sub-contractors, manufacturers, etc.
10. Liaise with relevant client on all information regarding tender opportunity.
11. Assist contracts team during project installations.
12. Attend Operation meetings maintaining communication levels with all departments.
13. Identify design risks whilst carrying out design and populate the risk register.
14. Carry out estimation database changes.
15. Carry out estimates to relevant deadlines.
16. Provide programme information from tender relevant to pre-construction and delivery programmes.
17. Transfer/upload all information to our company ERP system (4PS).
18. Assist with the training of apprentices.
19. Oversee Estimator's work.

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, busy & friendly business with a great order book, where you can continue to grow and develop your existing skills.