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Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for our client based in Glasgow.

This position will be responsible for preparing and managing tenders, budgets, and pricing documents across a variety of projects, including M&E Lifecycle, Sustainability Projects, Contract Variations, and New Tenders. This role requires a detail-oriented and commercially minded individual who can deliver high-quality pricing submissions on time, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess the requirements for tenders and budgets, ensuring accurate costings for M&E Lifecycle, Sustainability Projects, Contract Variations, and new tender opportunities.
• Conduct site surveys as required.
• Manage the tendering process from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Liaise professionally and effectively with clients and key stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Develop tender strategies in collaboration with commercial, bid, and operational teams.
• Prepare and return high-quality tender submissions within agreed timelines.
• Establish competitive pricing by working with internal teams and supply chain partners.
• Develop and manage rates, pricing structures, and incentive schemes in line with commercial strategies.
• Produce commercial documentation for senior-level review and approval.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to contract terms, ensuring legal and financial obligations are met.
• Negotiate and agree terms and conditions with clients alongside the commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with contracting standards and profitability expectations.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, including Bid, Design, Commercial, Finance, and HR.
• Create detailed reports for senior management.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the senior management team.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in pricing, tendering, or estimating roles with a background in mechanical installations
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects.
• Skilled in interpreting technical and commercial information to produce accurate pricing documents.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing high-quality reports and presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and their application within the workplace.

Offering

• Competitive salary DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, employee discount, life insurance and private healthcare.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of high-value commercial projects.