Mechanical Estimator in Northampton, Northamptonshire
Posted by 1st Step
Pay not stated
Northampton · Permanent
Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their highly successful pre-contract team reporting directly to the Mechanical Estimating Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Preparing detailed tender submissions and cost plans
- Attending mid-tender and post-tender meetings
- Managing post-tender activities and controls
- Building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients
- Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, utilising established supply chains while also developing new business opportunities
This is a permanent, office-based position offering excellent long-term career prospects.
Requirements
- Proactive, approachable, and professional attitude
- Ability to lead by example
- Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of mechanical building services
- Thorough, organised, and detail-oriented approach
- Extensive knowledge of suppliers and subcontractors
- Good understanding of associated electrical services
- Strong commercial awareness to ensure financially viable tenders
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting deadlines
- Computer literate, with experience using Trimble Estimation software
- Experience issuing supply chain enquiries through electronic platforms
- Experience issuing and updating tender documentation using electronic control systems
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Commitment to maintaining quality standards in line with company QA procedures
- Ability to work effectively within an integrated M&E team
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service), plus bank holidays
- Company car scheme
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks SMP
- Enhanced paternity pay: 2 weeks full pay, available consecutively or flexibly
- Employee-owned business structure
- Flexible holiday scheme
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