Mechanical Estimator

· Review tender documentation issued by the client and drive a thorough understanding of the requirements.

· Responsible for accurately quantifying materials, plant and labour requirements for allocated projects, ensure that for pre-designed projects, enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour is satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed.

· In conjunction with the Line Manager, set up the estimating process and procedures, systems and database. Maintain the estimating system to ensure all labour norms and prime costs are correct.

· Prepare the tender adjudication pack, to include collation and final draft, and present to senior management for sign off.

· Work with the Estimation Manager to prepare contractors proposals, forming part of the tender submission together with input into tender programmes, organisation charts, method statements etc.

· Provide a fully detailed tender, based on a performance specification and consult layout drawings for the project.

· Send out enquiries and work closely with procurement and supply chain at tender stage to ensure that tender costs are correct and competitive. Vet all sub-contractors and plant tender submissions for compliance.

· Work with the Estimation Manager to cost preliminaries based on contract duration and requirements.

· Collate all elements of the estimate in conjunction with the commercial team and put the final bid together.

· Follow up on the bids submission and manage through to contract stage, where required. This will include obtaining feedback on the pricing.

*NB: All applicants CVS will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email / mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff. If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*