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Role : HVAC Quotes Estimator/Lead
Package : 35-42,000pa DOE / 22 days holiday / office based / pension
Location : Birmingham - OFFICE FULL TIME
Company Overview: We are a family run facilities management company based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. We have become a leading, award winning Facilities Management company, provider of air conditioning, plumbing, heating and electrical solutions. Our company is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality workmanship.
We are currently seeking a Quotes Estimator to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success. The ideal candidate will have experience either as an engineer in the associated industries or currently working in a estimating position within the building services industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for day-to-day repair works across air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical services that have been passed on from the engineering team
- Offer input into larger capital works proposals drafted by internal teams.
- Communicate with clients, service team and engineers to gather additional information and clarify quote requirements
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services.
- Analyse and calculate material, labour, and equipment costs to create accurate and profitable quotes.
- Monitor and track quote requests, submissions, and outcomes to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Use of Job Logic field management software or similar.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in an estimating role in the air conditioning, heating, plumbing, or electrical industries or experience as an engineer looking to get off the tools
- Strong knowledge of materials, equipment, and labour costs related to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Work in a team and collaborate effectively.
- Familiarity with relevant building codes and regulations is an advantage.
Welcomed Additional Skill sets:
- Use CAD software to design and draft project drawings and layouts as part of the estimating process.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to ensure comprehensive understanding and accurate cost estimation.
- Liaise with sub-contractors of other trades we manage closely on our sites to provide accurate quote proposals.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and project management, to align estimates with project scopes.
