WORK WINNING Mechanical Estimator Blackburn (Head office)

Due to the company’s continuing growth, we require a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen the existing work winning teams.

Location: Head office – Blackburn

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our dynamic Work Winning team in a hybrid role based at our Blackburn Office. In this role, you will play a crucial part in winning new projects by preparing accurate prime cost estimates for the mechanical components of our bids.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Estimating team with Mechanical bids and tenders
• Preparing and submitting prime cost estimates utilising Enterprise Estimating Software
• Liaising with internal and external engineers, consultants and subcontractors to construct and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Analysing drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare estimates.
• Identifying and provide alternative design proposals, solutions and value engineering options
• Establishing and maintaining tendering processes and conduct negotiations
• Preparing and maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Supporting and encourage junior team members
• Monitoring targets and work flow
• Controlling and organising tender documentation
• Tracking and reporting on analytics on a variety of campaigns, internal communications, and social media using varied reporting tools
• You will be responsible for all your own workload and for looking after the project you are on
• You will also be required to be making all of your own decisions and will be expected to show initiative

What you will need

• Experience working for a Mechanical & Electrical sub-contractor
• Proficient in using estimating software packages such as Trimble
• Experience in budget/cost planning
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates
• Experience in preparing and submitting prime cost estimates using Trimble Estimating Software
• Excellent Problem-Solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and provide timely resolutions.
• An inquisitive mind with attention to detail
• High attention to detail and analytical thinker
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders and external stakeholders.
• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
• A high level of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Confident manner, with ability to work to deadlines, whilst remaining focused
• A full UK driving licence
• A good level of attendance

Competitive Salary (depending upon experience)

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

33 Days Holiday including BH

Flexible working hours patterns

Onsite gym and wellbeing centre

EV charging points where possible

If you\’re interested in this position, please email your CV to our HR department using the button below.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Vital Energi.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

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