Location: Central London
Hours per week: 40 hours
Employment Type: Permanent
Our client, an established M&E contractor delivering commercial projects up to GBP20m, is looking to appoint an experienced M&E Estimator to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for M&E projects up to approximately GBP2m, working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare competitive tender packages and first-principles pricing up to GBP2m.
Produce detailed cost plans and preliminary costs.
Carry out take-offs from drawings and specifications.
Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and analyse returned quotations.
Undertake site surveys where required.
Work closely with the Building Estimator on joint bids.
Produce clear, itemised estimates with transparent mark-ups.
Support negotiations, supplier selection and tender close-out.
Assist with handovers to the delivery team and identify value engineering opportunities.
Manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.
About You:
Minimum 5 years' experience as an M&E Estimator with an M&E contractor.
Experience pricing commercial tenders up to approximately GBP2m.
Experience using take-off and estimating software.
Experience costing/measuring against NSR schedules.
Strong commercial, analytical and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Knowledge of MTC, JCT and NEC contracts.
HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering would be advantageous.
Confident working with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Qualifications & Technical Knowledge:
A relevant Estimating or Design qualification.
HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
Knowledge of MTC, JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Experience supporting contract bid submissions, including costing against specifications and NSR schedules.
If you're an experienced M&E Estimator looking for your next opportunity with an established commercial M&E contractor, apply today by sending your CV
Salary description
£78000.00 - £79000.00 per year