Humres Technical Recruitment Limited

Quantity Surveyor Mechanical

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 to 45,000 Per Year

Posted on: 19/09/2024

About the Client:

Our client, a medium-sized, employee-owned M&E contractor with an exceptional client & sub-contractor reputation, works in commercial, residential, education, leisure, health, and pharma sectors, with a strong repeat client base. 

About the role

  • Read, understand, and scrutinize specifications and drawings
  • Preparation and issue of sub-contract inquiry packages
  • Preparation and issue of supplier inquiry packages
  • Preparation of Tender Cost Reports
  • Take off and measure pipework services from Consultants or other Tender drawings
  • Tender site visits to fully establish the Scope of Works and specific site requirements
  • Tender site visits with Sub-contractors / Specialists to ensure compliant and competitive submissions
  • Attendance at mid-tender interviews (if required) and the ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of the requirements of the project
  • Development of the Mechanical Building Services tender within an ‘Estimation’ Software package
  • Compilation and preparation of the tender and associated documentation for Director approval prior to formal submission
  • Formal submission of Tender
  • Attendance at post-tender interviews
  • Ongoing Estimating support to Contracts Management teams throughout the duration of the contract works
  • Ability to tender multiple projects at any one time
  • Ability to produce Value Engineering solutions

About the candidate

  • 4+ years’ relevant mechanical estimating experience, preferably within a contracting environment
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Building Services and Estimating software packages
  • A proactive approach to resolving financial and contractual challenges throughout the course of a project. 
  • Ability to represent the company professionally and negotiate terms that are favorable to the business. 
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and building services.
  • Familiarity with standard forms of contract, including JCT and NEC, as well as proficiency in using relevant software for cost estimation and financial reporting.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Points of Appeal

  • Be part of an employee-owned company that offers profit-share to employees
  • This is a role with an established company that works on a variety of projects
  • Employees tend to stay with the company for many years
  • Gain exposure to exciting and complex projects
  • Benefit from ongoing training & development
  • Be supported by a talented and experienced senior management team

Package

  • Employee Ownership profit share distribution after 12 months of service
  • Holiday – 30 days per annum, including Bank Holidays
  • Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
  • Service Life Insurance
  • Access to a Private Health Scheme