Mechanical Design Estimating Manager

7 days ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Involve Recruitment Full time
Mechanical Design/Estimating Development Manager
Nottingham

Join our reputable firm specialising in Design and Build (D&B) projects primarily focused on new projects and facilities, along with expertise in education, leisure, commercial, and industrial.

With a portfolio of long-term clients, we engage in negotiated, two-stage, preferred bidder, or restricted tender list opportunities.

Our mechanical tenders and contracts typically range from £100k to £5m, requiring meticulous attention to detail and extensive experience in mechanical services.


Position Overview:


We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Estimator / Design Manager to play a pivotal role in our tendering process and design delivery.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience in mechanical services, strong client management skills, and the ability to deliver well-considered proposals within project timelines.


Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Tender Period:

  • Collaborate with the Commercial Director and other stakeholders to identify and assess future tender opportunities, considering project type, client requirements, and strategic fit.
  • Develop tender opportunities with existing and potential clients, providing budget costs and high-level schemes where necessary.
  • Assist in the development of design briefs/specifications and assess the suitability of tender opportunities based on various factors.
  • Liaise with the Contracts Director for input on programming and coordinate with estimators to manage tender deliverables effectively.

Tender/Post Tender Period:

  • Manage the tender process, including assessment of tender information, RFIs, and development of principal design elements/systems.
  • Produce two-stage tender reports and submissions, ensuring the correct approach, scheme, and presentation align with project requirements.
  • Coordinate mid-tender interviews and adjudicate final tender design and costings in collaboration with estimators and Contracts Director.
  • Oversee the post-tender process, handling queries, addendums, technical appraisals, and attending post-tender interviews as required.
  • Assist in achieving an agreed contract sum and scope with clients for insertion into the contract.

Design Delivery:

  • Facilitate an efficient handover between estimating and design teams, setting up the contract design process and managing deliverables.
  • Collaborate with design engineers and principal mechanical engineers to integrate and coordinate design elements effectively.
  • Monitor design progress, oversee design and drawing production, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Lead services coordination with building fabric and other services, addressing design variations and advising clients on cost and effect.
  • Manage subcontract design order content, sign off subcontract design, and estimation invoices.

Other Associated Duties:

  • Survey existing sites and systems, developing upgrade schemes, strategies, and reports as needed.
  • Lead in resolving client design and pricing issues pre or post-contract, approving changes to design drawings proposed by the contracting team.
  • Assist in design changes during the contract period due to client changes, ensuring efficient handover between design and contracting departments.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in mechanical services, preferably in a D&B environment.
  • Strong technical skills and ability to deliver considered proposals within project timelines.
  • Excellent client management and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in project management and coordination.
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements and regulations.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package Negotiable
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package


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