Vital Energi
Mechanical Estimator
Job Location
Farringdon, United Kingdom
Job Description
The Company
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.
We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.
With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our dynamic Work Winning team in a hybrid role based at our London Office. In this role, you will play a crucial part in winning new projects by preparing accurate prime cost estimates for the mechanical components of our bids.
The Role
Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will be responsible for:
* Supporting the Estimating team with Mechanical bids and tenders
* Preparing and submitting prime cost estimates utilising Enterprise Estimating Software
* Liaising with internal and external engineers, consultants and subcontractors to construct and formulate estimates and resolve issues
* Analysing drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare estimates
* Identifying and providing alternative design proposals, solutions and value engineering options
* Establishing and maintaining tendering processes and conducting negotiations
* Preparing and maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
* Controlling and organising tender documentation.
Skills/Experience:
* Previous mechanical estimating/costing/pricing experience in an M&E/MEP environment – routes available for those with experience or those coming in at the Junior level with some prior experience in costing/pricing/budgeting
* Proficient in using estimating software packages such as Trimble (advantageous)
* Advanced skills in Excel
* Ability to analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates
* Experience in preparing and submitting prime cost estimates using Trimble Estimating Software (advantageous)
* A full UK driving licence
The Package
* Salary Negotiable DOE – routes available for those with Mechanical Estimating experience or those with basic costing/pricing experience looking to train further
* Travel allowance
* Contributory Company Pension Scheme
* Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays, and holiday purchase/sell options
* Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
* Discounted gym membership across the UK
* EV charging points where possible
* Cycle to work scheme
Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you
Location: Farringdon, GB
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.
We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.
With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our dynamic Work Winning team in a hybrid role based at our London Office. In this role, you will play a crucial part in winning new projects by preparing accurate prime cost estimates for the mechanical components of our bids.
The Role
Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will be responsible for:
* Supporting the Estimating team with Mechanical bids and tenders
* Preparing and submitting prime cost estimates utilising Enterprise Estimating Software
* Liaising with internal and external engineers, consultants and subcontractors to construct and formulate estimates and resolve issues
* Analysing drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare estimates
* Identifying and providing alternative design proposals, solutions and value engineering options
* Establishing and maintaining tendering processes and conducting negotiations
* Preparing and maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
* Controlling and organising tender documentation.
Skills/Experience:
* Previous mechanical estimating/costing/pricing experience in an M&E/MEP environment – routes available for those with experience or those coming in at the Junior level with some prior experience in costing/pricing/budgeting
* Proficient in using estimating software packages such as Trimble (advantageous)
* Advanced skills in Excel
* Ability to analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare estimates
* Experience in preparing and submitting prime cost estimates using Trimble Estimating Software (advantageous)
* A full UK driving licence
The Package
* Salary Negotiable DOE – routes available for those with Mechanical Estimating experience or those with basic costing/pricing experience looking to train further
* Travel allowance
* Contributory Company Pension Scheme
* Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays, and holiday purchase/sell options
* Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
* Discounted gym membership across the UK
* EV charging points where possible
* Cycle to work scheme
Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you
Location: Farringdon, GB
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
Contact Information
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