Technical Estimator - HVAC

Ctsrecruit; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the HVAC sector is seeking a Technical Estimator to join their dynamic estimating team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely or in a hybrid model while contributing to the preparation of detailed estimates for Air Handling Units and similar HVAC equipment. Ideal candidates will have a background in applications engineering or estimation, with the potential for engineers to transition into this office-based role. If you are passionate about HVAC and possess strong communication skills, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HVAC applications engineering or estimation.
• Strong communication and commercial skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for HVAC projects based on customer specifications.
• Communicate technical details to the Sales team and ensure accurate quotations.

Skills

Estimating

HVAC Knowledge

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Engineering Qualifications

Tools

Component and Product Selection Software

Job description

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit a Technical Estimator to join a leading company within the HVAC industry. You will work as part of an estimating team, winning tenders and producing estimates for Air Handling Units (AHU’s) and similar HVAC equipment. Suitable for an existing estimator who possesses experience of air handling projects, equally engineers looking to come off the tools into an office-based role can be trained into the position. Working hours – 0830 – 1700 Monday to Thursday, 0830 – 1630 on Fridays – remote/hybrid working is available.

Role Description

• Read, interpret, and understand customer enquiries including scope of works documents, schedules, drawings and project specifications.
• Identify and make recommendations of resources required to provide timely execution of quotations across the department.
• Inform the Sales team and customers of any concerns surrounding the technical scope of works.
• Use component and product selection software to prepare and produce estimates for bespoke equipment that meets HVAC regulations.
• Prepare clearly qualified and detailed quotations and associated technical information for our customers.
• Consider and apply commercial and technical solutions to reduce internal cost and increase gross profit.
• Record appropriate exclusions/inclusions to ensure that there are no misinterpretations and mitigate risk to the business.
• Report any anomalies with software systems and identify enhancements to support the efficiency of our quotation process.
• Provide technical support and specification information to clients and internal colleagues.
• Play a key role in ensuring the department supports one another to deliver accurate and timely quotations.
• Communicate and document the scope of works to the Project Manager once work is secured and attend internal meetings as required.
• Liaise with internal departments ensuring they have the relevant information for the project and provide additional information in relation to secured orders as necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience within applications engineering/estimation for HVAC projects.
• Engineering qualifications are extremely beneficial.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness within the HVAC sector.