Mechanical Estimator
Posted a week ago by James Lewis Recruitment
Our client is one of the largest and more established M&E Contractors in the UK with an enviable track record in the delivery of large scale residential, hotel and student accommodation projects, both low and high rise. As a regional business their geographical area covers Birmingham, Northampton, Warrington and Leeds.
As part of their continued success in winning new work, already securing target turnover into 2025, they now need to add a Mechanical Estimator to join an established team developing tender enquiries to help create commercially competitive tenders.
Typical Mechanical Estimator Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate prime cost production on all tenders
- Produce and submit concise package enquiries to the market to enable timely quotations for bid deadlines
- Organise and complete the required site surveys and prepare detailed Mechanical estimates, tenders and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being accurately estimated competitively, successfully and profitably
- Liaise with the commercial department to review terms and conditions, warranties etc and implement a presentation & an agreement strategy for clients
- Undertake design checks and validate design information
- Use estimation software, to ensure precise tender pricing schedules
- Closely support the bid team by attending all necessary internal and external meetings during the bid and post tender submittal
- Develop and implement the win strategy for each tender submission to differentiate the bid
- Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs
You will need to have a strong technical/engineering background with excellent knowledge of construction mechanical services design and cost elements. We are also looking for a demonstratable track record of reviewing technical drawings for variations, valuations and take-offs. Additional skills required include strong analytical, communication and team collaboration along with, a good attitude to work, a high level of professionalism and a proficiency in MS Office, Asta PowerProject and MS Excel. Regrettably we can only accept applications from candidates with a strong background specifically in M&E as opposed to just general construction experience.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- Immediate
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
- Login or register to view
- Job Reference:
- JL12072
- Job ID:
- 221996236
Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately. For further guidance, visit jobsaware.co.uk.