operations assistant jobs

Location: Remote with some Travel to sites across the North West (Ideal locations Wigan / Manchester)
Salary: Competitive + car allowance
Working hours: 0800 to 1700 Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Health cover (after qualifying period), Company pension + Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of the projects team for estimation of project tenders, client projects and small works. Also to assist in the creation of tender proposals, documentation and the analysis of supplier costs and technical submissions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work in accordance with Contract obligations (NEC 3)
• Read and understand client requests / documentation for individual pricing requirements in context with main contract.
• Work with Project Works Teams and Client to identify solutions prior to pricing.
• Compile pricing submissions in accordance with Contract mechanisms
• Build and maintain good working relationships with Customer team
• Attend, participate and where required lead Risk Review Meetings with Customers and suppliers
• Work with the Project Works Team in identifying cost effective in-house self-delivery solutions and opportunities.

• Provide information, prepare and compilation of proposal submissions including Bid Analysis and option appraisal of New Works Proposal
• Proactive approach to the continuous improvement to improve operational efficiencies and outputs
• Use of EMCOR’s standard documentation & compliance with client requirements
• Other duties as directed by the Line Manager
• Actively participate in team, customer and EMCOR group meetings
• Interactions with client organisations as required, providing meaningful reports and proactive data and information.

Qualifications and Experience:

Other Factors:

• The candidate may be required to carry out site visits for valuation and invoicing purposes across the UK. With the potential for some out-of-hours working.
• Due to the nature of the work and site security protocols, this role requires eligibility for UK Government security clearance.
• The candidate must have a willingness to undergo background checks.
• Completion of probationary period appointment is subject to successful completion of security vetting in accordance with national standards.