Quantity Surveyor (Mechanical & Electrical)

• Lead the preparation of detailed technical and commercial tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Develop high-quality written responses to tender questions, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
• Prepare supporting documentation including methodologies, programmes, resource plans, and technical narratives.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant with client specifications, standards, and evaluation criteria.

• Liaise with internal design teams and external designers during the preliminary design stage to develop robust and cost-effective solutions.
• Interpret client specifications, drawings, and scope documents to define project requirements.
• Contribute to outline design development across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities within the proposed design and incorporate mitigation strategies into submissions.
• Engage with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and specialist subcontractors to obtain competitive and compliant quotations.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals to ensure technical compliance and value for money.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for projects, incorporating labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor inputs.
• Utilise pre-approved pricing schedules and framework rates to build up cost sheets for existing contracts and call-off works.
• Ensure all pricing is accurate, competitive, and aligned with company margin expectations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
• Assist in the development of tender programmes and project schedules.
• Support post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and value engineering discussions.

• 10+ years experience in a MEICA engineering environment.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a tendering, estimating, or project engineering role within the MEICA sector.
• Experience in the water and wastewater industry is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in preparing successful technical tender submissions.
• Excellent IT skills, interpersonal skills & communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong administration experience
• Drivers Licence
• Ability to work on their own initiative while working alongside a supportive team
• A demonstrated commitment to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Work closely with all parties to meet the business objectives.
• Strong technical knowledge across MEICA disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost estimation capability.
• Ability to interpret complex specifications and translate them into practical solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with estimating tools.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

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