HVAC Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager

WA Consultants; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Consultants is seeking an experienced HVAC Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of projects from first enquiry to handover to delivery teams. In this role you’ll combine commercial, technical and practical elements, working with business development, design, CAD, suppliers and clients to craft competitive solutions.

You’ll manage enquiries, review documents, develop HVAC solutions for designed or new-build projects, prepare cost plans and presenting tender proposals.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Experience within the construction sector.
• Ability to interpret tender documents and develop commercially viable solutions.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems; electrical knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Strong IT skills.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Proactive approach and ownership of projects.
• Degree or professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries and tenders from receipt to order and handover.
• Review tender documents, specifications and design criteria.
• Develop HVAC solutions for both fully designed and clean-sheet projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans and selling prices.
• Coordinate internal design, CAD and commercial resources.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Carry out site surveys of existing and proposed installations.
• Work closely with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Prepare professional tender presentations including designs, specifications, equipment schedules, costs, programmes and value-engineering options.
• Present proposals and helping negotiate projects through to successful order.
• Support contract negotiations alongside the commercial team.
• Conduct comprehensive handovers to project delivery teams, highlighting risks, opportunities, preferred suppliers and long-lead items.
• Attend pre and post-contract meetings to support delivery and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contributing ideas to continually improve internal systems and processes.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Tendering

Pre-construction

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Negotiation

Project ownership

IT skills

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Tools

CAD

Excel

Job description

HVAC Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager

Are you an experienced HVAC professional who enjoys taking a project from initial enquiry, shaping the solution and ultimately winning the work?

We're recruiting for an experienced HVAC Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager to join an established business where you'll take genuine ownership of projects from the very first conversation through to successful handover to the delivery team.

This is much more than simply putting numbers against a tender. You'll bring together the commercial, technical and practical elements of each opportunity, working closely with Business Development, Design, CAD, suppliers and clients to create competitive, well-considered solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Managing enquiries and tenders from initial receipt through to order and handover
• Reviewing tender documents, specifications and design criteria
• Developing HVAC solutions for both fully designed and clean-sheet projects
• Preparing detailed estimates, cost plans and selling prices
• Coordinating internal design, CAD and commercial resources
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Carrying out site surveys of existing and proposed installations
• Working closely with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners
• Preparing professional tender presentations including designs, specifications, equipment schedules, costs, programmes and value-engineering options
• Presenting proposals and helping negotiate projects through to successful order
• Supporting contract negotiations alongside the commercial team
• Conducting comprehensive handovers to project delivery teams, highlighting risks, opportunities, preferred suppliers and long-lead items
• Attending pre and post-contract meetings to support delivery and maintain strong client relationships
• Contributing ideas to continually improve internal systems and processes

What we're looking for

You'll need strong, practical knowledge of the HVAC industry, alongside previous experience within the construction sector.

Ideally, you'll also bring

• Experience within HVAC estimating, tendering, pre-construction or a similar commercially focused role
• The ability to interpret tender documentation and develop commercially viable solutions
• Knowledge of associated mechanical systems, with electrical knowledge advantageous
• Excellent commercial awareness
• Strong IT skills
• Confident communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of projects
• A relevant degree or professional qualification would be advantageous, although experience and industry knowledge are equally important

The opportunity

This would suit someone who likes having real involvement in a project rather than just estimating from behind a desk. You'll have the opportunity to influence designs, work directly with clients and suppliers, visit sites, shape commercial proposals and follow projects through from initial enquiry to a successful win.

If you have a strong HVAC background and enjoy combining technical knowledge with commercial thinking and client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

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