My client is a mechanical & electrical contractor who specializes in retail fit-out and construction projects across the UK. They are located near Wakefield and have an excellent reputation and history of producing quality, fast-track projects for some leading retail clients.
They are now recruiting for a Mechanical Estimator. The successful applicant will work in a small team of estimators and report to the Commercial Director. Working in the commercial team, the Mechanical Estimator will help manage a continual pipeline of opportunities and will be responsible for ensuring accurate cost estimates and robust commercial submissions are in place for each bid, working across the whole business. Taking responsibility for the commercial submission, you will oversee the bid from tender stage through to contract award. This is a role that requires the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, requiring strong management and technical skills.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure all tenders/estimates and cost proposals are compliant with processes, mitigating and advising of risk, delivering opportunities, and buying gains.
2. Communicate with current and prospective customers, scoping requirements, and taking client briefs using previous experience to provide a consultative approach.
3. Negotiate pricing for required materials & labour.
4. Prepare detailed tender documents in line with client requirements.
5. Develop new and build existing relationships with key sub-contractors.
6. Develop key relationships with customers, client project surveyors, and client's advisors.
7. Ensure proposals are professionally submitted in line with tender requirements.
Experience:
1. A minimum of 2 years spent in a similar position for a similar M&E company within the industry.
2. Excellent organization and planning skills.
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