JOB DESCRIPTION
Mechanical Estimator
Location: Dartford
Reporting to: Estimating Manager
The Position
Reporting to the Estimating Manager, this role comprises but will not be limited to:
? Tender document review and analysis including raising of RFI’s with the client
? Supply chain correspondence and enquiries
? Take-off as required conforming to standard estimating conventions
? Vetting incoming tenders/offers from our supply chain and ensuring that the most viable offer is
included within our submission
? Preparing tenders for internal adjudications
? Attendance of tender adjudication meetings to present costing approach, project duration, and risks to
the business
? Timely submission of tenders
? Attendance in handover of projects to the operations team
In order to be successful, the candidate will have to be able to demonstrate:
? A team mentality
? Excellent communication and organisational skills
? High use of initiative
Skills and Behaviours:
? Commercially astute, able to identify and manage risk and to anticipate issues that may affect costs
and address them proactively
? An eye for detail, and proven ability to work to tight deadlines on simultaneous projects
? Proactive and persuasive with the skills to assess better systems of work in order to advise and assist
clients on systems that will save time and money
Experience and Qualifications
? Preferably qualified by apprenticeship or to C & G/ONC level
? Proven experience in a similar position with an M&E contractor or in the M&E division of a main
contractor
? Proven ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately in order to meet deadlines