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Commercial Manager LOCATION: Hull & Yorkshire SALARY: Excellent + Company Car GW Power is an established M&E, renewable technologies, maintenance and decarbonisation provider delivering projects across commercial and public-sector estates. Its portfolio spans electrical and mechanical installations, service and maintenance, testing and compliance, and low-carbon technologies. Due to expansion they require a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for a step up. Reporting to the Operations Director, you ll take ownership of the commercial performance of projects across the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to step into a broader commercial leadership role while remaining closely involved in the day-to-day commercial management of projects. Working alongside contract managers, estimators, accounts, site teams and clients, you ll manage projects from contract review through to completion. You ll oversee valuations, variations, cost control, cash flow, contractual risk and project profitability, ensuring the business maintains a clear and accurate understanding of each project s commercial position. Alongside managing your own commercial responsibilities, you ll have the opportunity to develop GW Power s commercial function, introduce greater consistency across processes and provide trusted commercial guidance to operational teams and Directors. WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT Lead and build the commercial department managing performance and risk within an award winning, fast growing business. Work across diverse projects ranging from £100,000 upwards. Influence projects from contract review through to final account. Work closely with operational, finance, estimating and site teams. Make a measurable impact on business performance working closely with the Directors. WHAT YOU LL BE DOING Manage the commercial performance of projects from initial contract review through to final account. Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts. Monitor project costs, cash flow, profitability and commercial risks. Produce accurate cost reports and forecasts, clearly communicating project performance to Directors and operational teams. Review contract terms and ensure contractual requirements, timescales and notices are properly managed. Support subcontractor procurement, appointments, valuations and account management. Identify and manage claims, delays, disputes and other commercial risks. Work with contract managers and site teams to maximise value and protect project margins. Develop and improve commercial systems, reporting and processes across the business. WHAT YOU LL BRING Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying or something of a similar nature. Provide commercial guidance across a varied portfolio of projects. Review and manage contract performance, cash flow, costs, profitability and commercial risks. Manage valuations, applications, variations, and final accounts. Support subcontractor appointments, procurement and contract negotiations. Issue contractual notices and help resolve claims, delays and disputes. WHAT YOU LL GET Excellent salary, benefits and company car/allowance. A highly influential role across key projects and departments. The opportunity to strengthen commercial systems and performance. Exposure to contracts, finance, procurement, risk and client management. A long-term career operating closely with the board within an established and growing business. WHY EMMERSON ITNEY? At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different . We re committed to building long-term relationships with both our clients and candidates, taking the time to understand what matters most to you. We work in true partnership to match talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities. WHAT NEXT? If you re an experienced electrical professional looking for a varied management role where you can take ownership of projects, people and performance, we d love to hear from you. This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner.

Estimator (Rotating Equipment) £55,000 - £60,000 + Overtime (OTE £70k) + Progression + Training + 33 Days Holiday Dudley Are you an Estimator from a rotating equipment/machinery background, looking to join a well-established company offering clear routes to progress into managerial roles within 2 years? In this role you will be responsible for leading estimating life cycles, interpret drawings and specifications. You will also prepare cost breakdowns, carry out risk assessments and mentor the Junior Estimators. Established in 2011 this automotive specialist company are looking to expand their workforce by 30% to help remain at the top of their industry. This company do the repairs for other industrial businesses that rely on this machinery to keep their production or operations running. This role would Suit an Estimator with experience in motors, pumps, gearboxes or similar, looking to join a stable company where you can progress your career into a Senior Estimator position. The Role: Leading estimating life cycles, interpret drawings and specifications Estimating for rotating equipment such as gearboxes, motors and pumps Prepare cost breakdowns, risk assess and mentor other Estimators Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, 40 hour week Optional overtime, paid at 1.5x The Person: Estimator Experience with gearboxes, motors, pumps or other rotating equipment Reference number: BBBH27533 Engineers, Engineering, Engineer, Estimator, Drawings, Mentor, Senior, Cost, Progression, Mechanical, Industrial Workshop, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Birmingham If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Estimator / Cost Engineer on behalf of our client based in Alton on a permanent basis. Roles & Responsibilities Review technical engineering drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates for high-precision engineering components and assemblies. Calculate project costs, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor pricing. Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including bid preparation, proposal writing and submission. Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments to obtain competitive pricing and delivery timescales. Support the sourcing and purchasing of components for engineering builds. Monitor expenditure, forecast production capacity and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency. Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to achieve competitive pricing. Plan and manage workload to meet strict deadlines and project requirements. Experience, Skills & Qualifications Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent skills and experience. Minimum of 5 years' purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and a good understanding of GD&T. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw material specifications and costing methodologies. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and numerical skills. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and methodical approach. Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Salary - Competitive, dependent on experience. Job Type - Permanent Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to produce accurate, competitive tenders and budgets for ventilation and associated mechanical systems on data center and commercial property projects. The role involves detailed take-offs from drawings, obtaining and analysing supplier/subcontractor quotations, and working closely with design, project management, and commercial teams. You will help ensure our bids are technically robust, commercially competitive, and aligned with client specifications and industry standards. Responsibilities: Complete material and labour take-offs for ductwork, air handling units, fans, dampers, grilles, supports, and associated equipment. Develop cost build-ups, including preliminaries, plant, labour, and subcontractor elements. Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Identify value engineering options while maintaining performance, resilience, and compliance requirements. Clarify scope, exclusions, and assumptions in proposals and tender submissions. Attend pre- and post-tender meetings, providing technical and commercial input. Liaise with design/engineering teams to resolve queries and align estimates with design intent. Support handover to project delivery teams, including cost breakdowns and risk registers. Maintain and update unit rates, cost databases, and benchmarking information. Experience and Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in the Ventilation / HVAC Industry as a mehanical or HVAC Estimator. Proficiency with Office 365 products. Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidelines. Accuracy of estimates vs. actual project costs. Bid success/hit rate on targeted opportunities. Timely submission of tenders and budgets. Quality and clarity of proposals and handover documentation. This is an established company with a long standing reputation for their quality of work with prestigious clients. Its an opportunity to join the company at a stage where they are expanding in to other commercial markets and have a great workflow. Home based role with regular coordination meetings with the main head office in London; occasional/site visits to commercial properties. May require occasional travel to client and supplier offices. They are offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus travel costs to sites, Pension and Holiday.

1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required) Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Job Overview Responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages. This includes reviewing specifications, mechanical drawings, carrying out detailed take-offs, liaising with suppliers/subcontractors, and producing full cost plans for HVAC, plumbing and public health systems. Key Responsibilities Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant. Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works. Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries. Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances. Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans. Work closely with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team. Attend internal tender review meetings and contribute to tender strategy. Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions. Produce detailed and clearly structured final tender submissions. Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting. Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications. Competency with estimating and digital take-off tools. Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail. Desirable Experience in MEP estimating or combined services tenders. Qualifications HNC/HND, NVQ, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (advantageous). Proven track record in electrical estimating (required). CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). On Offer: Competitive salary Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care Excellent annual leave entitlement

Electrical Estimator Cambridge Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to join a well-established M&E contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work? Our client is a highly respected Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor with nearly 60 years of industry experience. Based in Cambridge, they deliver high-quality design, installation and maintenance solutions across a wide range of commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team. The Role As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for a variety of electrical building services projects. Working closely with clients, suppliers and the wider pre-construction team, you will play a key role in securing new business and ensuring successful project handovers. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors throughout the tender process. Attend site surveys where required to gather information for accurate pricing. Identify any commercial or technical risks, unusual requirements or value engineering opportunities. Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain. Produce cost comparisons, risk registers and tender adjudication documents. Use estimating software to prepare and manage tender submissions. Support the Bid Manager throughout the tender process. Ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover of successful tenders to the operations team. About You You will have previous experience estimating electrical building services projects and be confident working on design-and-build and traditional tenders. You should also have: Proven experience producing fixed-price estimates across RIBA Stages 2 4. Strong understanding of electrical building services design and installation. Experience using estimating software. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. A proactive and self-motivated approach. Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness. What's on Offer Join a successful and well-established M&E contractor with nearly six decades of industry experience. Work on a varied portfolio of commercial building services projects. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for your next challenge with a reputable contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

Electrical Estimator Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Sector: M&E Building Services Employment: Full-Time Permanent The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a well-established and growing M&E building services contractor based in Washington. With over 40 years of industry experience, the business delivers mechanical, electrical and public health projects across the UK, working across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team and play a key role in securing and delivering new projects. The Role As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of M&E building services projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure tenders are technically robust, commercially viable and delivered within required timescales. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established contractor offering long-term career development. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions for M&E projects. Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation. Produce accurate cost plans and pricing submissions. Complete detailed take-offs and assess labour and material requirements. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors. Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Support pricing strategies and ensure tenders remain commercially competitive. Assist with the successful handover of tenders to the project delivery team. Maintain accurate estimating records and cost information. Support commercial decision-making throughout the tender process. Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within required deadlines. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience working as an Estimator within an M&E contracting environment. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services. Proven experience pricing tenders and producing detailed estimates. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Experience dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Good understanding of project delivery and contract requirements. Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines. What's on Offer? £50,000 - £60,000 salary Permanent position with an established and growing M&E contractor. Long-term career development opportunities. Opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and sectors. Established business with over 40 years' industry experience. Supportive commercial and project delivery team. Excellent opportunity to develop your career within the M&E sector. Interested? If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator with an M&E contracting background and are looking for your next permanent opportunity in the Washington / Tyne & Wear area, we'd be keen to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting experienced MEP Estimators to work with a number of reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK construction businesses across London, Kent and Essex. These are excellent opportunities for commercially minded MEP professionals looking to secure long-term contract work with well-established construction companies delivering a range of high-value projects across the region. The Role As an MEP Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across mechanical and electrical packages, working closely with commercial, design and pre-construction teams to ensure projects are priced effectively and competitively. Key responsibilities include: Preparing detailed MEP estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other project information. Reviewing tender documentation and identifying scope, risks and opportunities. Producing accurate cost plans and detailed bills of quantities. Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations. Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial teams. Carrying out take-offs and assessing labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Identifying potential value engineering opportunities. Assisting with tender submissions and ensuring deadlines are met. Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost databases. Working closely with project and pre-construction teams throughout the tender process. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Proven experience working as an MEP Estimator within the UK construction industry. Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building services. Experience estimating for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is highly desirable. A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Experience with MEP take-offs, cost planning and subcontractor procurement. Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Relevant UK construction experience. What's on Offer? 350- 400 per day CIS, depending on experience. Opportunities with reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction businesses. Projects across London, Kent and Essex. Long-term contract opportunities. Exposure to major construction and MEP projects. Strong potential for repeat work and ongoing assignments. Professional and commercially focused working environments. If you are an experienced MEP Estimator looking for your next contract opportunity and would like to work with some of the UK's leading construction businesses, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Lewis in our London office on (phone number removed)

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading MEP contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator based in Kent on a permanent basis. Role overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for mechanical works across a range of MEP projects. This role is critical in supporting the business to secure new contracts while maintaining profitability and competitiveness. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical installations, including HVAC, pipework, and associated systems Review technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Conduct site visits where required to assess project scope and constraints Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations Analyse project risks and identify value engineering opportunities Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams Prepare and submit tender documents within deadlines Maintain an up-to-date database of costs, suppliers, and pricing trends Support contract negotiations and handover to delivery teams Requirements Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and construction processes Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office (Excel essential) Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and meet deadlines Experience within M&E Projects Desirable Qualifications HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Package: Competitive salary Opportunities for career progression and professional development Supportive and collaborative working environment Pension Excellent annual leave