Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator

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.

Who we are?
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 that is making a difference to achieve our Net Zero targets;

even recently being recognised for this by our Industry Association when they awarded us the ‘Contribution to Net Zero' award.

Projects include hospitals, universities, local authority decarbonisation schemes, district heating networks, energy centres, heat pump installations and major low-carbon infrastructure projects across the UK.

The Role

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
Working on major decarbonisation, district heating, energy centre and renewable energy infrastructure projects across the UK
Producing estimates for mechanical building services installations including heat networks, HVAC systems, energy centres, LTHW, CHW and associated pipework
Supporting the preparation of competitive tenders and submissions for public and private sector clients
Working closely with design, operational and commercial teams throughout the tender process

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)
Full UK manual driving licence

The Package:

Competitive Salary, Negotiable Depending on Experience
Contributory Company Pension Scheme
Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
Discounted gym membership across the UK
EV charging points where possible

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…