Mechanical Estimator, Livingston - Hybrid

Livingston Building Services Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

Private GP services

EAP programme

Employee benefits portal

Electric car scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days holiday + 8 public holidays +

Half-day birthday holiday

Job summary

Livingston Building Services is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Estimator to support the M&E Services Estimating Manager. The role is hybrid, combining office and home working, and involves tender analysis, pricing, and client liaison.

The successful candidate should be able to analyse tenders, prepare pricing, and maintain files while collaborating with operations, surveyors, and design teams. Experience with Trimble Estimation Software and a CSCS card is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical estimation and tender analysis is required.
• Applicants should be IT literate with MS Office and estimation software.
• A current CSCS card is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender enquiries and breakout sub-contractor enquiries.
• Prepare pricing documents and format into standard layouts.
• Submit tender and respond to client queries.
• Liaise with operations and site surveyors during projects.
• Maintain accurate estimate files in line with processes.
• Develop value-engineered options and maintain client relationships.

Tools

Trimble Estimation Software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Mechanical Estimator, Livingston - Hybrid

The Role

We are looking to recruit an Experienced Mechanical Estimator to work within our team.

This role will support the M&E Services Estimating Manager and estimation team in the effective and successful submission of comprehensive and competitive tenders.

The role of Mechanical Estimator will assume overall responsibility for the following:

Key areas of responsibility

Technical

Commence all relevant work in relation to receipt of a tender enquiry such as analysing the project, breaking out subcontractor and supplier enquiries, selecting suitable subcontractors and suppliers.

Submitting tender and breakdown to client and responding to any necessary queries

Preparation of pricing documents and the formatting of these documents into the standard layout i.e. estimating software or traditional full analytical breakdown

Liaising with other parts of the business such as operations team regarding programme analysis and surveyors during the progress of the works

Undertake site surveys to analyse any potential risks and highlight as appropriate.

Ensure estimate files are maintained accurately in line with company processes and procedures.

Client

Applying strong presentation and communication skills when liaising with Clients and consultants.

Developing and maintaining a strong customer/supplier network

Liaising effectively with design teams and client representatives

Continually seeking opportunities to enhance relationships and service provision to clients, both internal and external

Have ability to formulate and present suitable value engineered options.

People

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with company processes and procedures, act responsibly in line with the business culture and values, and support a one-business culture through open and effective communication.

General

The role also requires a commitment to learning and development, strong time management, technical, planning and communication skills, and relevant experience aligned to the responsibilities of the position.

Personal Attributes

The successful individual must be a strong team player with a positive with a flexible attitude will be a dedicated and results-driven estimator with a successful background in the achievement of profitable and quality-led tenders. This is a hybrid role, with time split between office and home working.

You should have excellent communications skills as you will be required to express your opinions both in writing and verbally at internal and external meetings. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate a good track record of working with clients to meet their expectations as well as to deliver for the business.

Application criteria:

Successful candidates will also:-

Successful candidates will hold a valid driving licence, be IT literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and be capable of adapting to new software systems. Experience using Trimble Estimation Software or equivalent is required, and a current CSCS card is preferred.

The role comes with an attractive starting salary, dependent on experience, plus car allowance. Benefits include a 5% employer pension contribution, second-opinion private GP services, an EAP programme, access to an employee benefits portal, an electric car scheme, a cycle-to-work scheme, and annual holidays of 25 days plus eight public holidays and an additional half-day for your birthday.

CIFAS Notice

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If fraudulent or unlawful activity is identified, this may impact your application.

Valuing People at Livingston Building Services

Livingston Building Services is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity. One of our core values is to "Value People", and we are passionate about investing in people and creating a working environment where staff, suppliers and the communities we serve remain front-of-mind. We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business to a wider talent pool and encourages greater innovation and creativity. Applications are welcome from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who can adapt quickly to new procedures and enjoy working in a team environment.