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| Company Name: | Humres Ltd | |||||
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| Industry Sectors | Construction Professional & Management Residential & Property Construction Trades & Labour | |||||
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| Job Title | Estimator - M&E Contracting - Oxfordshire - 55K | |||||
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| Job Ref | JFE4473020120 | |||||
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| Salary | £45000 - £55000 per annum + Car or Allowance, Bonus, BUPA, Pension | |||||
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| Position Type | Permanent | |||||
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| Country | United Kingdom | |||||
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| Region | England | |||||
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| County | Oxfordshire | |||||
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| An outstanding salary package is now on offer for both a Mechanical and Electrical Estimator to join the Oxfordshire office of a major M&E Contractor; Group turnover of work secured for the Oxfordshire office - 45 million. Our client is riding on the wave of two shrewd acquisitions launching it to pole-position in the race for the most prestigious M&E contracts in the Southwest and London. After taking on a huge London presence overnight our client is now looking to develop and consolidate the huge network of contracts acquired through this shrewd purchase. Immediate signs of success have been recorded in the increase over the last few months in turnover, partnered to excellent return on this growth in net profits, and a high retention of the staff joining the company via the buyout. On acquiring what amounts to a doubling of turnover, The MD was advised to make redundancies and to look for cost saving measures to steady the ship. However, against this advice the decision was taken to go out and win new work, build on and develop existing business relationships, and provide the work to sustain all the existing employees with no forced redundancies. This positive attitude to the people that make the company what it is has generated excellent loyalty and retained what is the asset of any building services company its talented employees. The company is enjoying around 7% profit on jobs overall and this will give the employees a welcome bonus for the year-end. The role: Estimator reporting to the Director The preparation, submission and management of allocated tenders Key tasks: Accurately quantify materials, plant and labour requirements for allocated projects Ensure that for pre-designed projects, enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour are satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed Attend and contribute at tender stage strategy/design innovation meetings Prepare estimates utilising computer-aided systems including input of data, ensuring that appraisal procedures are adhered to throughout Produce summary sheet and associated documentation and presentation of the package for tender adjudication to meet deadlines Prepare client documentation on completion of tender, including production of associate correspondence Prepare post-tender reports Prepare files to laid-down standards and undertake costing variations In relation to preparation of tenders, attend site surveys and liaise with other departments, suppliers and subcontractors to tender submission stage Negotiate lowest prices with suppliers and subcontractors Advise the Director of potential areas of savings and value engineering solutions When allocated the lead role, assume responsibility for co-ordination with other Estimators on tasks completed, within given timescales and checking their output for inclusion within the tender Experience: HNC/HND or other recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services or excellent craft experience Experience of a wide range of Mechanical or Electrical Building Services installations and systems in the UK A proven estimating track record The ability to read, interpret and understand specifications and drawings Experience of computerised estimating software The ability to supervise Estimators and assistants in a team to achieve tender return dates and take responsibility for that team The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Product knowledge within the Mechanical or Electrical sector in the UK An outstanding opportunity: Be confident in joining this successful company with excellent return on this growth in net profits, and a high retention of the staff 7% profits on jobs overall gives you a bonus to look forward to for the year-end Our client has a real and demonstrated positive attitude to the people that make the company what it is Be part of prestigious M&E contracts in the Southwest and London HumRes is a specialist recruitment consultancy with an extremely successful M&E building services division. With contacts at the highest levels in the M&E contracting world we will create the opportunity to advance your career and negotiate the salary package you are looking for. We will handle all correspondence with you with complete confidentially and will not send out your CV without your permission. If you are looking for great prospects and confidential career advice from a straight talking recruitment consultant, please get in touch with me, Jonathan Fine, on 020 7693 5222, or email jf@humres.co.uk and make the first step. | ||