Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role and extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical general building, fitting out, estimating and pre construction management, a good grasp of commercial management, contract and construction management and technical services, a practical knowledge of safe methods of working.

SCOPE

Prepare, settle and submit tenders as directed by the Head, Director and Managing Director To ensure that all tenders are prepared with a solid cost base and risk is minimised. In accordance with company procedures in place at the time. To ensure that several/alternative quotes are obtained to ensure true market costs and any opportunity is identified at tender stage. Gaining new work for EWC, organisation and preparation of proposals including tenders for projects. Client, Consultant and 3rd part liaison in connection with new work and proposals. Negotiations with clients, consultants and professional team. Negotiation with all parts of the supply chain including subcontractors and suppliers. Liaison with and Direction of EWC staff (As appropriate) in connection with preconstruction and estimating General duties with respect to preconstruction and estimating. To engage and liaise with the accounts and administration team and ensure they are kept up to date on project specifics, client's details, credit checks and schedules. To understand and develop the processes in assisting delivery teams to ensure Tenders are handed over clearly and concisely with transparent risks and opportunities. Ensuring handover minutes are maintained and all relevant documentation and requirements are identified and again protect EWC positon for financial security and avoiding grey areas. To assist the pre-construction director with the estimation processes and help to implement the use of the estimation computer package, the building of a library of usable pre construction information that can be used in future tenders. This is to include key documents like Value engineering suggestions and costings driven by the market trends and technology. Preparation of tender settlement documents. Liaison with EWC staff (as appropriate) in connection with project costing, trends, most efficient manors of estimating and general promotion of good cost control. To assist with any other duties as required and given by the board of directors. Assist in the development of suitable, reliable and robust supply chain to provide and compliment the above. To assist with the training and development of Juniors as required.

DUTIES

Implement and comply EWC policies and procedures including business management systems, HR, IT, health and safety, environmental, communications and branding. To implement and where lacking develop and comply with EWC policies and procedures including quality, health and safety and environmental, supply chain management, business management system and sales and marketing To assist with management and implement of procedures covering all aspects of Tender Review, Estimating, Procurement, Tender Settlement, Tender Submission, Post Tender Interview, Estimate Handover, Value Engineering, Project Start-up Review, Health & Safety, Document Control and Project Completion Review. Preparing subcontract and materials enquiries and review of the subsequent quotations and obtain alternatives. Preparing an accurate cost estimate in an elemental and analytical format for the indirect resources required to carry out the works in accordance with the agreed programme and engineering requirements Preparing and presenting the commercial aspects of the tender to the directors for adjudication and approval for submission to the client To be involved as necessary in business development, prequalification submissions, commercial management, construction management and technical services activities. Supervise and manage any estimating staff and other staff as directed and to develop and train other staff as required, To build and nurture a relationship with the client and professional team. To assist with review all proposed contracts and ensure that they are not overly onerous and any non-standard clauses are identified and agreed with all parties before contract is signed up to. Checking, maintaining and control the Client's enquiry documents and communication through to project award Assist Engineering and Commercial teams in preparing subcontract and materials enquiries and review of the subsequent quotations. Identify and develop new business opportunities in an informed and coherent manor with the other directors.

KNOWLEDGE

Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical general building, fitting out, estimating and pre construction management, a good grasp of commercial management, contract and construction management and technical services, a practical knowledge of safe methods of working. To have a high level of knowledge of standard measurement, take offs, estimation process, margins, overhead and profit to be afforded

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven experience in cost control and budget management within mechanical contracting. Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of construction management principles. Familiarity with contract negotiation and administration. Ability to analyze project specifications and provide accurate estimates.

MEETINGS

To attend and contribute to fortnightly sales and marketing meetings (As required) To assist with organisation of tender handover meetings. To attend post contract reviews To attend site visits and surveys as required. To attend monthly CRF meetings (As required) To attend company staff meetings. To attend company H&S meetings. To attend team meetings. To attend appraisal meetings.
We encourage candidates who are passionate about delivering high-quality work while contributing to a collaborative team environment to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Senior Mechanical Estimator.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 85,000.00-90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Greenford UB6 7JZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you need visa sponsorship to work in UK ?
Experience:

estimator: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person