Mechanical Estimator

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator a permanent basis based in London.
 
Our client is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. This role will be primarily based in Central London, with the option to work a hybrid pattern.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Will be involved in winning and tendering desired projects achieving discounts with suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Access initial tenders in respect of attractiveness, selectivity, commercial risk and competition, and provide appropriate report to management.
• Reviewing tender documentation issued by client and drive a thorough understanding of requirements.
• Responsible for accurately quantifying materials, plant and labour requirements for allocated projects, ensure that for pre-designed projects, enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour is satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed.
• Set up, in conjunction with line manager, estimating process and procedures, systems and data base. Maintain the estimating system to ensure all labour norms and prime costs are correct.
• Prepare tender adjudication pack ready for sign off with senior management (this will include the collation/finalising of mechanical elements).
• Prepare tender risk analysis and ensure tender submission is appropriately clarified.
• Prepare Contractors proposals forming part of the tender submission, together with tender programmes, organisation charts, method statements etc.
• Provide a fully detailed tender based on a performance specification and architects layout drawings for a D&B project.  Provide design solutions including sketches, drawings, preliminary sizing of plant and equipment and take offs for D&B projects. Utilise supply chain for design input.
• Send out enquiries and work closely with procurement manager and supply chain at tender stage to ensure that we have a correct and competitive prime costs. Vet all subcontractor and plant tender submissions for compliance.
• Collate the mechanical estimate in conjunction with electrical estimator and put the final bid together.
• Follow up bids after submission and bid manage through to contract where required. This will include obtaining feedback on our price.
• Provide Value engineered options (VE) and associated costs utilising innovation and the supply chain to ensure we add value in our tender where appropriate.

Requirements
Your Education & Experience  

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Your Skills & Competencies  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with cross functional personnel.
• Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.
• Contract master experience is preferred

On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Car/Travel allowance
• 25 days annual lave plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme