Senior Mechanical Estimator

MJP SOLUTIONS LTD; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction solutions provider based in Bracknell seeks a skilled estimator responsible for mechanical and electrical project estimates. The successful candidate will lead estimates for projects valued up to £10m, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to company objectives. This hybrid role allows for working flexibility post-probation and includes a robust benefits package such as private healthcare and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holiday, Plus Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Produce accurate estimates that are detailed and inputted into the estimating software.
• Work as part of a team and prioritize workload through effective communication.
• Ensure all enquiries dispatched to the supply chain are comprehensive.
• Technically and commercially appraise mechanical quotations on receipt.
• Work closely with the Buying Department and operations teams at tender stage.
• Participate in design development to assess buildability and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare analytical estimates for Mechanical Engineering works from drawings.
• Provide high level pricing information early in the Tender for budgeting exercises.
• Ensure procedures and governance processes are documented and followed.
• Contribute to Tender Preparation programmes.
• Prepare schedules for the Tender using feedback from successful contracts.
• Participate in procurement planning with buyers for suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Prepare enquiries and obtain competitive quotations for resources.
• Maintain awareness of technical developments in the industry.
• Prepare financial models for framework submissions.
• Produce high quality estimates on large scale projects.

Job description

The successful candidate for this role will be based out of their office in Bracknell with hybrid working available after a successful probation. Responsible for ensuring that the Estimating Department provides a service to our clients with our company objectives at the forefront. Being mechanically biased will take the lead on mechanical/electrical estimates for projects with a value of up to £10m.

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Produce accurate estimates that are detailed and inputted into the estimating software currently in use.
• Work as part of a team whilst at the same time work unsupervised, prioritising workload through effective communication with all the estimating team.
• Ensure that all enquiries dispatched to the supply chain are fully comprehensive in respect of technical and contractual information.
• Technically and commercially appraise all mechanical quotations on receipt.
• Work closely with the Buying Department and the respective operations teams at tender stage, handover and throughout the planning stages of each successful project.
• Participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation and cost effectiveness of proposals.
• Preparation of analytical estimates for Mechanical Engineering works, that are technically accurate and with an acceptable risk level, from outline drawings and specifications
• Provide high level pricing information early in the Tender for optioneering and budgeting exercises to ensure the most cost-effective solution offered.
• Ensure procedures, including risk and governance processes, are followed, documented and correct authorisations are in place.
• Contribute to the preparation of Tender Preparation and Tender Construction programmes.
• Prepare schedules for the Tender, using feedback from successful contracts and collaborating with other functions.
• Participate in the preparation of a procurement plan with the central/regional buyers to agree suppliers & sub-contractors, terms & conditions and discount levels
• Prepare enquiries and obtain competitive quotations for mechanical engineering resources, particularly materials and sub-contractors. Obtain completed construction and design questionnaires where appropriate.
• Maintain an up to date awareness and knowledge of Technical developments and new methods within the Industry.
• Prepare financial models for framework submissions, including setting appropriate staff rates.
• Production of high quality estimates on large scale projects with a high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Travel Allowence
• Private Healthcare
• 25 Days Holiday, Plus Bank Holidays