Assistant Estimator/ Estimator

5 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Kensa Heat Pumps Full time

As _**Assistant Estimator/ Estimator**_ you will provide estimates and quotations to the Sales team for supply and installation of ground source heat pumps for both new build and existing properties. To assess the thermal characteristics of properties where ground source heat pump installations are proposed and understand space required for boreholes. Gather construction data via plans, SAP/EPC data and online. Enter this data into the estimating calculator and produce project specific feasibility reports utilising the suite of templates available.

The postholder will provide assistance with compiling data and bid writing for tender opportunities. Using existing templates, calculators and developing new calculators to assist the Sales team with developing comprehensive responses to specific tender requirements and contributing to completion of quality submission documents and pricing submission.

**Functional links with**:Suppliers, Architects, social housing landlords, construction companies, colleagues, end-users, customers, distributors, business contacts, and installers.

**ROLE BENEFITS**

To facilitate your success as a Assistant Estimator/ Estimator, we will provide a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment.

The estimating role within Kensa Contracting Ltd Is a key role within the organisation. You will directly impact and influence the Group’s wider growth strategy and therefore the role offers a variety of benefits that are listed below.

You will report directly to the Kensa Contracting Ltd. Domestic Estimating Manager and work closely with the wider Estimating Team, Commercial Director, Director of Domestic Sales, and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and fast paced organisation which will influence the way we heat and cool our homes in the UK and be at the forefront of our transition to a low carbon society.

**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To gather construction information about existing or planned properties using a variety of resources including Architect’s plans, engaging with clients on line mapping, EPC register and project research.
- To engage in initial conversations with clients and internal design meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are taken and full information is recorded.
- To interrogate drawings showing construction details including floor plans, layouts of heating and hot water infrastructure, site access, proposed heat pump locations and proposed borehole locations.
- Gather as much information about the property as possible and make the best estimate of heat loss possible with the information provided, this may include undertaking heat loss calculation.
- Development of project specific ‘scope of work’ using templates provided.
- Enter data gathered into estimating spreadsheet to develop project specific pricing and initial business case for the project. Make estimates of costs of all elements required to complete the project to the required scope.
- To provide summary heat loads, and borehole depth to the sales team and sub-contractors for pricing purposes.
- To assist sales staff with preparation of quotations for clients.
- To update quotations once detailed design and sub-contractor quotes are complete to confirm project viability and cross check the assumptions made at initial pricing.
- To review and maintain the estimating database and make recommendations for improvements to increase competitiveness.
- To help to ensure that the format of quotes is in line with MCS requirements.
- To support the sales team and client with pre-order technical information and guidance.

**ROLE REQUIREMENTS**

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a similar role or office based organisational role would be advantageous but full training will be given.

QUALIFICATIONS

ONC/HNC or Equivalent in Construction and the Built Environment or Renewable Technologies or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

Degree level qualification beneficial but not required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Intermediate/ advanced level of Excel programming and confident in adapting current spreadsheets and creating new spreadsheets.
- Highly numerate, logical approach and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough and methodical approach to gathering data from various sources.
- Ability to manipulate data and integrate utilising formulas.
- Be reliable, punctual and structure individual schedule to meet deadline.
- Good communication skills.

WORKBASE

This role will be based at the office in Truro/Exeter/Bradford with the potential to include some working from home.

To read the full job description and find out more, please visit our website.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

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