Mechanical and Electrical Estimator

Mechanical and Electrical Estimator

Location: Northampton

Contract: Permanent

Smart City Recruiters are working with a client in the Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Sectors, working on installations within large scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects.

Our client is looking to recruit 2 experienced Mechanical Estimators to join their highly successful pre-contract team reporting to the Mechanical Estimating Manager.

You would be responsible for the following:

• Production of detailed tender bids and cost plans
• Attending mid and post tender meetings
• Post tender control
• Interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients
• Communication and interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads

The position will involve the day-to-day management of the tender process to ensure standards are maintained and deadlines are met. Whilst mechanically biased, the position also demands a wide knowledge of electrical engineering services.

You will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the industry and will have experience in a wide range of sectors, specifically including residential, hotel and student accommodation projects.

This is a permanent, office-based position with strong career prospects.

Requirements

• Pro-active and approachable
• Lead by example
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical building services
• Thorough and efficient
• Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge
• Understanding of associated electrical services
• Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
• Flexible in approach to deadlines
• Computer literate with experience of “Trimble Estimation” software
• Issuing supply chain enquiries via electronic platforms
• Issuing/updating tender documents via an electronic control system
• Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with company QA policies
• Working in an integrated M&E team

Package includes

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Company car scheme
• Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
• Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
• Employee-owned business
• Flexible holiday scheme