Cotswold Energy group is an exciting, profitable growing company within a large growth sector supplying renewable solutions to both the domestic and commercial markets.
Due to growth, we are looking for a Proposals Engineer to join the team. Working within the Sales team, you will be an integral part of the successful delivery of decarbonisation projects and more importantly, helping to reduce our communities carbon emissions.
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company who puts social responsibility at the heart of what we do. Every day is different, and you will be working on a large array of projects from large domestic air source heat pump projects through to complex commercial water source projects.
You will be responsible for producing the technical proposal (in conjunction with the design team) and pricing for all commercial scale and large domestic projects as well as preparation of supporting documentation.
We will consider candidates with a estimation, project management or design within the construction or building services sectors. The bias of work is based around mechanical aspects of the projects but will include electrical and builders works also.
This is a pivotal role within the business and brings with it the opportunity to help shape the direction of the commercial heat pump business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing the Tender Bid Process: Lead the technical and pricing aspects of the tender process from the initial receipt of an enquiry through to the final submission.
* Interpretation of Project Documents: Review and interpret specifications, drawings, design briefs, and scope of works documents to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements.
* Client and Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain communication with clients, design consultants, suppliers, and sub-contractors throughout the tender process to ensure clarity and alignment with project goals.
* Quotation Management: Obtain and evaluate quotes for materials, plant, and sub-contractors to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
* Tender Documentation Preparation: Compile all necessary technical documentation to form comprehensive tender packages in line with client specifications.
* Site Surveys and Meetings: Conduct site surveys and attend tender review meetings with clients to gather all necessary information and provide accurate cost estimates.
* Project Feasibility Analysis: Assess projects based on scope of works, technical drawings, schematics, or design intent, and report on project feasibility, considering risks and rewards.
* Cost Estimation: Produce detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, and preliminary items, categorized by sections.
* Coordination with Procurement and Design Teams: Collaborate with procurement and design teams to determine the commercial and qualitative suitability of products.
* Scope of Works Creation: Develop a comprehensive scope of works for each project, including any inclusions, exclusions, and initial material schedules.
* Variation Costing: Provide cost estimates for variations to contracts that arise during the design and construction phases of projects.
* Process Improvement: Continuously improve existing estimating systems to increase accuracy and standardization.
Skills and experience
·Experience within an M&E estimating, design or project management role. Specific experience with heat pumps is desirable.
·Minimum HND level qualification in an engineering discipline.
·Excellent attention to detail – being able to read and interpret technical information and understand how it impacts the project.
·Good verbal and written communication skills.
·Excellent numeracy skills.
·Good IT skills – proficient in Microsoft products especially Excel and Word. Experience using CAD (Autodesk) would be beneficial.
·Understanding of the wider construction industry would be advantageous especially requirements under CDM2015.
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