Mechanical Estimator

Our client is looking for a permanent Mechanical Estimator to join their team.

Location: Head offices based in Eastleigh or Bristol (Hybrid role)- Full UK Driving license essential for site visits and team meetings in Eastleigh - Ideally candidate will be in M4 area to cover the clients we work with, however applicants welcome to apply from all over the UK, but must be willing to travel for site visits.

Salary: Between £55,000,- £65,000 per annum plus car allowance

Working hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

Benefits: Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay,

About our client:

Revolutionises facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Job Purpose:

To form part of the Estimating Team in meeting Sales Targets and company objectives – both for existing clients and new opportunities within Mission Critical Solutions.

Principal Accountabilities:

Conduct accurate mechanical estimates for a range of projects within the MCS portfolio

• Propose innovative solutions to deliver client requirements.
• To have industry knowledge to keep abreast of competitors methodologies.
• Provide information and prepare and compilation of proposal submissions including solution and option appraisal of new methods of Project delivery to identify valid and viable commercial delivery options.
• Proactive approach to the continuous improvement in communications, management procedures and systems to maximise profitability and improve operational efficiencies.
• Management of the implementation of ‘best practice’.
• Management of the implementation of common practice across the division to ensure meaningful commercial and operational datum’s are established.
• Obtaining specialist subcontractor costs.
• Read and understand the client requests / documentation.
• Attend site visits as required across the UK as part of the bid process.
• Assist in the production of correspondence and documentation.
• Update Pipeline Reporting System and to contribute, to the generation of BD Management information reports.
• Attend Divisional Bid Meetings.
• Progressing submitted tenders.
• Assist in formulation of tender returns.
• Establishing agreed benchmarks for performance.
• Measurement of performance versus contracted requirements.
• Identification of a broad range of cost saving initiatives in line with contractual obligations.
• Interactions with client organisations as required, providing meaningful reports and proactive data and information.

Other duties as directed by the Bid Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to HNC/HND Standard (or equivalent).
• Ideally have experience in Data Centre projects
• Excellent management experience.
• Relevant experience of estimating within a Building services contractor
• Proficient IT Skills to include, Word, Powerpoint and EXCEL.