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Mechanical and Electrical Estimator

Smart City Recruiters
Northampton
2 weeks ago
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Mechanical and Electrical Estimator

Location: Northampton

Contract: Permanent


Smart City Recruiters are working with a client in the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Sectors, working on installations within large scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects.


Our client is looking to recruit 2 experienced Mechanical Estimators to join their highly successful pre-contract team reporting to the Mechanical Estimating Manager.


You would be responsible for the following:

  • Production of detailed tender bids and cost plans
  • Attending mid and post tender meetings
  • Post tender control
  • Interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients
  • Communication and interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads


The position will involve the day-to-day management of the tender process to ensure standards are maintained and deadlines are met. Whilst mechanically biased, the position also demands a wide knowledge of electrical engineering services.


You will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the industry and will have experience in a wide range of sectors, specifically including residential, hotel and student accommodation projects.


This is a permanent, office-based position with strong career prospects.


Requirements

  • Pro-active and approachable
  • Lead by example
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical building services
  • Thorough and efficient
  • Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge
  • Understanding of associated electrical services
  • Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
  • Flexible in approach to deadlines
  • Computer literate with experience of “Trimble Estimation” software
  • Issuing supply chain enquiries via electronic platforms
  • Issuing/updating tender documents via an electronic control system
  • Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment
  • Ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with company QA policies
  • Working in an integrated M&E team


Package includes

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
  • Company car scheme
  • Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
  • Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
  • Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
  • Employee-owned business
  • Flexible holiday scheme

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