REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in cost control and budget management within mechanical contracting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction management principles.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and administration.
• Ability to analyze project specifications and provide accurate estimates.
• Estimating Software: Estimation
• Number in Estimating Team: 2

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, settle, and submit tenders, ensuring a solid cost base and minimized risks in line with company procedures.
• Obtain multiple quotes to ensure accurate market costs and identify opportunities at the tender stage.
• Engage in negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Direct and liaise with staff in preconstruction and estimating phases, ensuring clear and concise tender handovers with transparent risks and opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing estimation software and a library of pre-construction information.
• Prepare tender settlement documents and assist with project costing and estimating efficiency.
• Implement client policies and procedures across various domains including HR, IT, health and safety, environmental issues, communications, and branding.
• Develop and manage a reliable supply chain and assist with the training and development of junior staff.

KEY DUTIES:

• Comply with and develop client policies, including those covering tender review, estimating, procurement, tender settlement, and project completion.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and present commercial aspects of the tender for internal approval.
• Review proposed contracts to ensure they are fair and identify any non-standard clauses.
• Support engineering and commercial teams in preparing subcontract and material enquiries.