Estimating Engineer

Major Bradford Industrial; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking an Estimating Engineer for an engineering business delivering ventilation, air conditioning and general HVAC projects in Bradford.

You will read project specifications, prepare estimates for HVAC systems, liaise with clients to finalise design requirements, and follow up quotations. The role requires strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to use Ensign take-off and related software.

Qualifications

• HVAC estimating experience required.
• Knowledge of HVAC products and systems.
• Ability to develop competitive pricing.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Attention to detail with technical information.
• Good scheduling, time management and organisation.
• CAD skills would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project specs, schedules and drawings.
• Prepare estimates for ventilation, air conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Liaise with clients to finalise design requirements.
• Follow up quotations with customers.
• Use component and design selection software.
• Utilise Ensign take-off and estimating software.
• Analyse costs and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Review quotations and hand projects to delivery team at order.

Skills

HVAC estimating experience

HVAC product knowledge

Commercial pricing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling & time management

CAD skills

Tools

Ensign take-off

Design selection software

CAD software

Job description

Estimating Engineer

Bradford

Salary: £30,000-£45,000 depending on experience

Major Recruitment is recruiting an Estimating Engineer for an engineering business delivering ventilation, air conditioning and general HVAC projects.

This Estimating Engineer opportunity would suit someone with previous HVAC estimating experience, strong product knowledge and a commercial approach to producing competitive quotations.

The role

• Reading and interpreting project specifications, schedules and drawings.
• Preparing estimates for ventilation, air conditioning and general HVAC systems.
• Liaising with clients to finalise design requirements.
• Following up quotations with customers.
• Using component and design selection software.
• Using Ensign take-off and estimating software.
• Analysing costs and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Reviewing successful quotations and handing projects over to the project delivery team at order stage.

About you

• Previous experience estimating systems within the HVAC market - essential.
• Good knowledge of HVAC products and systems.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop competitive pricing.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a conscientious approach to technical information.
• Good scheduling, time management and organisational skills.
• CAD skills would be an advantage.

The Estimating Engineer will report to the Directors, with the salary and overall package discussed at interview based on previous industry experience.