Team Overview:
The Estimating department plays a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical and electrical building services projects. Drawing on technical drawings, specifications, and supplier pricing, the team assesses project requirements and risks to develop detailed, commercially viable proposals. Their work supports the business in securing new contracts by ensuring that tenders are both competitive and aligned with client expectations and company capabilities.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Lead Estimator, the Estimating Coordinator will play a key supporting role within the estimating team, helping to coordinate tender information, organise documentation, maintain price lists and assist in the preparation of quotations and cost submissions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within the construction or MEP sector, with full training and development provided.
The successful candidate does not need previous estimating experience; however, they should be highly organised, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Experience within construction, MEP coordination, document control, or administration would be advantageous.
The role will involve supporting the Lead Estimator with reviewing tender enquiries, coordinating project information, liaising with suppliers and internal departments, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with the preparation of pricing documentation and submissions. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence in using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel, are essential.
Job Title | Estimating Coordinator
Location | Mallusk Office – Belfast
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Lead Data Centre Estimator
Marking up tender drawings for review as part of tender submissions, reviewing quotation and tender enquiry packs to ensure all relevant information is available for accurate pricing, and liaising with clients to obtain additional information or clarifications where required. Working closely with document control to ensure all relevant documentation is saved and accessible, and collaborating with the line manager to review received information and agree on the estimating approach. Reviewing and taking off drawings to support the preparation of accurate tender costs, assisting in obtaining equipment quotations and collating these into Excel cost sheets for review, and supporting the preparation of clear and comprehensive quotation submissions, including summaries of assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions. Maintaining and updating standard estimating price lists and undertaking any other duties deemed necessary by management.
With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.
We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.
