We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.
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A new job opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Estimator to join our team based out of our offices in Inverness.
Key Responsibilities
* Acting as principal point of contact between March and customers throughout the bid process.
* Taking off quantities from a set of tender drawings.
* Issuing ITTs to MARCH supply chain and reviewing/assessing quotations.
* Building up rates using a computerised estimating software.
* Bringing innovation and value engineering to bids.
* Ensuring that estimates/bids are accurate and reflective of the project requirements.
* Ensuring the risk profile is in keeping with the Commercial Policy.
* Presenting the bid for tender adjudication and approval.
* Producing final tender documents for issue to customer.
* Ensure completion of contract documentation and support the Commercial team to undertake contract reviews and negotiations to align with governance requirements.
* Ensure all bonds and warranties are agreed in accordance with commercial and group procedures.
* Manage and monitor the contract terms and conditions along with contractual obligations
* Support the bidding process commercially
* Where new opportunities are identified to ensure each tender has the appropriate level of review and tender risk assessment
* Protect stakeholder interests through full use of the company governance framework during the tendering gateways
* Be influential in the maximisation of profit margins
Skills and Experience
* Team player
* Reading and understanding technical drawings and specifications
* Able to communicate clearly and expressively
* Skilled negotiator, with proven experience in a commercial environment
* Good organisational skills
* Capable of influencing within cross-functional teams
* Must have strong skills in a negotiating and deal closing environment
* PC Literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel
Specific Qualifications
* Mechanical background in construction/engineering
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Professional membership of a relevant organisation would be desirable
* A full driving licence in essential
What we offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
* An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
* Career development within a successful and growing busines
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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