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Senior Mechanical Estimator

Employer
Hays Building
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum + Bens
Closing date
10 Jun 2019

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Job position
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
QS / Cost consultant

Job Details

Position/Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator
Permanent Contract
Salary Guide: Up to c. £60,000 Neg. + £4,800 Car Allowance + Private Health Care (family cover) + 9% Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bonus + Annual Salary Review

Department: Engineering/Estimating
Reporting to: Estimating Manager
Location: Hertfordshire

Purpose/Main Functions of Position:
The role consists of all aspects of the estimating role from effective handling of new enquiries entering the business, through customer liaison regarding site visits, survey and mid/post tender interviews, accurately pricing the mechanical and public health services associated with the project and compilation and ownership of the quotation/tender documents for issue.
At all times ensure that the firm's business principles of quality, profitability and close client relationships are implemented at all times.

Role and responsibilities:
Complete responsibility of allocated enquiries/projects which would include but not be limited to the following
activities:
* Close liaison with clients/potential clients regarding any enquiries received into the company and assigned, representing the business in a professional manner at all times
* Establishing key aspects associated with the enquiry regarding site survey dates, survey requirements, return deadline and required submission method
* Attend site surveys, or tender interviews as necessary
* To liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as identified as required within the enquiry, this may involve liaison with commercial, legal, procurement, accounts, design, HSQA, project delivery teams and directors of the business as appropriate
* In a timescale sympathetic to the project return date, accurately assess any employers requirement/tender documents/specification and generate and despatch enquiries for specialist sub-contract trades and plant/material items
* Evaluate supplier and subcontract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification/documentation.
* Accurately undertake any necessary take-offs of drawings and schedules and perform data entry into the estimating software selected by the business. Follow all company procedures for enquiry and tender handling
* Provide prime cost reports for management/director input as to required OHP and mark-up
* Generate commentary regarding exclusions and clarifications associated with the return offer
* Oversee the compilation of the tender return to ensure all elements are accounted for prior to submittal
* Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received.
* Provide feedback to allow other departments to effectively monitor and control the supplier and subcontract supply chain to ensure best value is achieved
* Liaise closely with the procurement department regarding cost and selection of equipment, materials and subcontract packages to achieve best value at tender stage
Qualifications/Skills
* Mechanical engineering qualification/experience - Preferably ONC equivalent or above
* Good computer literacy including ability to work on estimation, word and excel software
* Driving licence holder
* CSCS card holder
* Knowledge of other estimating systems
* Some low level design and/or installation experience would be beneficial







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Hays Construction and Property consultants have unparalleled recruiting expertise and an in-depth knowledge of the UK jobs market.

We are fully committed to finding job seekers the right job for the right reason. We place building specialists into every kind of position, including building, construction, architectural, project management, surveying and engineering jobs.

Our expert consultants offer a personalised recruitment service and will give you careers advice to ensure that you achieve your work ambitions.

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