The Company:
Our client is one of the most dynamic refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning service providers in Europe. They offer innovative products and services, and market-leading refrigeration technology, for which we have received awards and industry accreditations.
The Job:
On behalf of our client we are seeking a Junior Mechanical Estimator.
In this role responsibilities will include:
- Produce accurate and high-quality tender bids in line with the commercial governance process
- Support, maintain, develop and build the estimating department alongside procurement
- Owner for the mechanical element of the estimating function.
- Identify potential opportunities to increase revenue and margin, feeding leads through to the sales function
- Responsible for production of detailed tender bids, attending tender meetings and conducting post tender handover meetings - supporting the company's growth development plan.
- Analysing tender specifications, schedules and drawings to ensure adequate information is available to produce accurate pricing.
- Issue supplier and sub-contractor enquiries, and evaluation of quotations upon return.
- Take off quantities of materials and apply labour values accordingly.
- Provide core costs and advise of challenges / risks pre-submission.
- Prepare tender submissions in the requested format and by set deadlines for review of management team.
- Attending post tender client meetings with management team.
- Preparing internal handover documents and attending handover meetings.
- Maintain and update supplier and subcontractor registers.
- Build and sustain client relationships
The Person:
For this role our client is seeking someone who has:
- HNC/HND level qualification and experience in mechanical estimating
- Ideally but not essential Design, Electrical and Installers background
- Excellent attitude and approach to work
- Highly self-reliant, motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable, open and able to work as part of a team
- Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail
The Benefits:
22 days holiday, rising incrementally to 25, plus bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, Life cover of 2x salary, Employee Assistance Program, Discount scheme including Gyms, Introducers Bonus Scheme and an excellent pension scheme.
The Hours:
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
The Location:
Bristol, with hybrid working
The Salary:
£25- 35,000