Mechanical Estimator

Summary: An Estimator, ideally with a mechanical bias, is being sought by a growing contractor, based in Southampton.The position is a permanent role where you will be working from the office based in Ower, Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wanting the chance to work for a successful and growing business that is financially solid, has a great working environment and provides opportunity for progression. Key Activities include: Tender pricing respond to tender queries, prepare and submit competitive tender packages and quotations with values ranging from £100k to £2m+ in accordance with our clients requirements Job costing calculate the price of time, labour and materials for complex, bespoke contracts Managing and assisting with the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires for large tenders Negotiation of effective cost settlements for projects Analysis of contract documentation and preparation of accurate sub-contractor packages for pricing, liaising and negotiating with sub-contractors and key suppliers Meet with clients as necessary to clarify design requirements and explain basis of estimates to ensure bid proposals meet needs Prioritise, manage own work flow and maintain accurate record of tenders submitted Arrange sub-contractor enquiry documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate Drawing take offs take off quantities from drawings or bill of quantities and preparation of schedule of rates Determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit Essential Skills: Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities Excellent negotiating skills Good computer skills, including Word and Excel Effective communication both verbal and written Efficient, flexible, accuracy and attention to detail Ability to multi-task as working on several projects at a time Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters Someone who is ambitious, dynamic, self-motivated and driven Required experience: 2 years of estimating and job costing experience within M&E constr uction industry is preferred but not mandatory. For the right candidate, we are open to offering a hybrid arrangement outside our region; however, scheduled on-site attendance will still be required. TPBN1_UKTJ