Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
The Role:
As an MEP Estimator, you will be responsible for managing the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission. You will work closely with the commercial, design, procurement and project teams to ensure tenders are accurate, competitive and delivered within the required timescales.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reviewing tender enquiries, specifications, drawings and associated documentation.
* Preparing accurate and competitive estimates for MEP works.
* Producing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities.
* Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing.
* Identifying project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities.
* Preparing tender submissions and supporting commercial documentation.
* Working with the design team to review MEP specifications and proposed solutions.
* Carrying out value engineering where appropriate.
* Reviewing and challenging costs to ensure accuracy and commercial viability.
* Attending tender meetings and, where required, client/subcontractor meetings.
* Supporting the commercial team through post-tender negotiations and handover.
* Maintaining a strong understanding of current labour, material and subcontract costs.
* Ensuring estimates are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Previous experience working as an MEP Estimator within a contractor environment.
* Strong knowledge of either mechanical, electrical, plumbing or ideally all disciplines.
* Experience estimating building services packages/projects.
* The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
* Strong knowledge of labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
* Experience obtaining and analysing supplier/subcontractor quotations.
* Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
* The confidence to communicate with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
* A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
* Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating/take-off software.
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