Estimator (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbling)

  • UCA Consulting ltd
  • Nottingham
  • Dec 13, 2019
Full time Construction Contracts Manager Estimator Quantity Surveyor Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

My client is a rapidly expanding Plumbing, Heating, Mechanical and Electrical company who are looking to recruit an Estimator to join our company.

My client undertakes works from £20,000 to £5million which include all aspects of Plumbing, Heating, Mechanical and Electrical works.

As an Estimator you will have the following duties and responsibilities: –

  • Understand and scrutinise project specifications, drawings and measuring/take offs for materials and labour then inputting information onto the system.
  • Timely preparation of and submission of tenders.
  • Carry out site visit & surveys.
  • Identify and present tender qualifications and exclusions.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and still work to tight deadlines.
  • Liaising with clients, consultants & main contractors to provide value engineered proposals.
  • Procurement of suppliers/specialist sub-contractors etc.
  • Finalisation of all tender bids and to attend pre order meetings to secure contracts and hand over to Quantity Surveyors/Contracts Managers.

The ideal candidate is required to have the following: –

  • Extensive experience in this type of work.
  • Experience of working with all aspects of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical and general IT skills.
  • Experience of working on projects with a value between £20,000 and £5million.
  • Experience of time served as an Estimator within this environment or a good understanding of plumbing, heating, mechanical & electrical services.
  • Experience of working accurately and effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Experience of working under pressure.
  • Qualifications are desirable, HNC/ONC in Building Services Engineering.
  • Good working relationship with an already friendly team.

Salary is dependent on abilities, qualifications and experience.