Senior HVAC Estimator & Pre-Construction Lead

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

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.