The Opportunity

Having been awarded several new lucrative contracts this national Building Services Contractor is recruiting for an experienced Building Services Estimator. This is a challenging and interesting position to join a rapidly expanding business. You will be involved in a range of Retail and Health projects, ranging in value from £100K to £5M in value. Due to their prestigious client base they have continued to grow throughout the pandemic and have a very healthy order book for 2021 and into 2022.

The Position

• Receive tender enquiry up to £5M
• Read specification and documentation and copy drawings required. Produce folder for estimate on PC/Estimating package with tender details
• Prepare “Request for Quotation Letters” to be sent to manufacturers and supplies with drawings
• Take off drawing quantities and load on PC/Estimating package
• Prepare tender documents and qualifications letter for offer to client
• Attend pre mid or post tender interviews
• Consult with client and line-manager re possible negotiations and commercial decisions in order to obtain orders and letter of intent
• Attend any pre-contract meetings to qualify programme, scope of works and sub-contractor details
• Hand over projects to Account Manager including better buying targets
• Read and understand main contractor terms and conditions and advise any issues in contract before tender process proceeds
• Read, understand and implement the Company Health and Safety Policy and QA at all times

The Person

• A good all round standard of education including literacy and numeracy
• IT skills essential
• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in Estimating works
• Demonstrate competence in the use of standard commercial communications
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and statutory bodies
• Accuracy and precision in preparation of documents
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

Apex Engineering Recruitment is a recruitment Agency acting on behalf of this client