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Job Description

‘Recruiting for your future success’
 
Founded in the UK in 2012, our client is a leader in employing cutting edge technologies with a dedicated fibre network and cloud-based IT system to deliver energy-saving BMS, lighting, energy, and metering services. As the energy sector expands, so does their business. They are now looking to recruit a Technical Estimator to join their growing, forward-thinking team, based in Elmstead Market. 

Job Duties

The Technical Estimator will use their technical knowledge to provide advice and support on a range of products, for which a certain level of expertise is needed. Based out of their Elmstead Market office with frequent site visits, you will develop from a specification and drawings the BMS Points schedule, material and product selection and engineering requirements. 

  • Produce accurate estimates of material and labour costs for the BMS and/or lighting element of the project 
  • Prepare and send out accurate proposals and tender documentation for Building Management systems.
  • Vet received quotes for BMS material and labour costs and utilise negotiation skills to achieve 'best value'.
  • Understand estimating processes and use empirical data to work in an organised, accurate and methodical manner.
  • Have a good understanding of technical M&E drawings and be able to prepare “take offs” from schematics
  • Evaluate technical Building Services requirements, estimating costs, determining prices and margins of all equipment. 
  • Create estimates/quotations to potential customers - ensuring both the customer and business needs are met and the estimate is line with requirements.
  • Evaluate bid opportunities and liaise with potential M&E clients, working within project deadlines to produce accurate electrical estimates.
  • Liaising with the PM, with project requirements and ongoing changes, to meet project demands.
  • Complete surveys on both BMS and Lighting opportunities. 
  • Convert information to detailed design and operational times. 
  • Produce designs together with ROI calculations and cost estimating sheets. 
  • Convert operational procedures in to Simpro and develop cost centres to allocate operational times and expenses.
  • Provide support and guidance to project electricians and engineers as and when needed.
  • Develop commissioning sheets, reports and methodologies to achieve project completion. 
  • Maintaining strict compliance to quality work, and safety rules.
  • Assist the Project Engineer in designing the project once secured

Benefits

£35-50k (Negotiable DOE) | Mon-Fri | 8am-4:30pm | Elmstead Market | Estimation for BMS work duties | Sales mindset | HVAC/BMS background desirable | Communication skills | Fast paced | Able to work under pressure |

Applicant Specification

·       Ideally you will come from a sales background and have the ability to understand the needs of the client against the necessity for works to be carried out. 
·       Be able to identify the most appropriate solution and have the confidence to manage client expectations 
·       You will ideally have either BMS or HVAC knowledge or experience, or have a good understanding of buildings and technology within construction 
·       Have the intuition to call on the expertise of subject matter experts when required  
·       The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients and other services in accordance with Company Policy
·       The post will be subject to regular annual staff development review.
·       The post holder will be expected to keep themselves up to date on all matters relating to Company procedures and policy. 
·       The post holder must familiarise themselves with matters relating to health and safety management as they affect them personally and/or the Company, reporting any potential risks to life or property immediately in accordance with the Company Health and Safety policy and procedures. They must use all equipment provided to undertake their role safely.
·       The post holder will refrain from smoking in any area of the Company premises not designated a smoking area.

Contacts

LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT.
PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
 
If you have been successful, we will contact you by the phone and begin taking you through our step by step recruitment process, doing our upmost to ensure the role is right for you, ascertaining your suitability in the process. This process will all be explained on initial contact.
 
If you are interested in the role and have further questions, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01206 984042 to speak to one of our team members confidentially. 
Salary
£35k - £50k
Employment Terms
Full-time
Working Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location
Elmstead Market
Posted
11 March, 2024

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