At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive tender packages and manage job costing for bespoke contracts.
- Company: A growing contractor based in Southampton with a solid financial background.
- Benefits: Permanent role with opportunities for progression and a great working environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Why this job: Join a successful team and make an impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: 2 years of estimating experience and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
An Estimator, ideally with a mechanical bias, is being sought by a growing contractor, based in Southampton. The position is a permanent role where you will be working from the office based in Ower, Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wanting the chance to work for a successful and growing business that is financially solid, has a great working environment and provides opportunity for progression.
Key Activities include:
- Tender pricing: respond to tender queries, prepare and submit competitive tender packages and quotations with values ranging from £100k to £2m+ in accordance with our clients' requirements.
- Job costing: calculate the price of time, labour and materials for complex, bespoke contracts.
- Managing and assisting with the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires for large tenders.
- Negotiation of effective cost settlements for projects.
- Analysis of contract documentation and preparation of accurate sub-contractor packages for pricing, liaising and negotiating with sub-contractors and key suppliers.
- Meet with clients as necessary to clarify design requirements and explain basis of estimates to ensure bid proposals meet needs.
- Prioritise, manage own workflow and maintain accurate record of tenders submitted.
- Arrange sub-contractor enquiry documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate.
- Drawing take offs: take off quantities from drawings or bill of quantities and preparation of schedule of rates.
- Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit.
Essential Skills:
- Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Good computer skills, including Word and Excel.
- Effective communication both verbal and written.
- Efficient, flexible, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task as working on several projects at a time.
- Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters.
- Someone who is ambitious, dynamic, self-motivated and driven.
Required experience:
- 2 years of estimating and job costing experience within M.
Mechanical Estimator in Southampton employer: Touch Building Services Ltd
Join a thriving contractor in Ower, Southampton, where your role as a Mechanical Estimator will be supported by a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a commitment to financial stability and a collaborative environment, this company offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring that your contributions are valued and recognised. Embrace the opportunity to advance your career in a company that fosters ambition and innovation.
Contact Details:
Touch Building Services Ltd Recruitment Team
