Mechanical Estimator

As Mechanical Estimator you will be an essential team member responsible for assisting in the preparation of accurate costings for projects.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day estimating activities will include costing of a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
• Generate detailed mechanical take-offs for turnkey commercial projects which will involve liaising with a wide range of suppliers to obtain accurate quotations for specialist equipment.
• Obtaining estimates and prices from suppliers and building our network of suppliers.
• Creating and delivering tender presentations.
• Following up tenders and securing projects.
• Create submittals register for the projects.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with current clients and potential new clients.
• Liaise with our contract managers, procurement department & wider commercial department to generate a seamless link from initial costing through to design, installation, and completion for each project.
• Attend site meetings where required both pre and post contract award.
• Identify tender packages that are not suited to the Company using knowledge gained from a review of the feedback reports on previous tenders done for same client.
• Prepare handover documentation & attend internal post award meetings for successful projects to discuss and review breakdown of estimate with pre-con teams.

Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Mechanical Estimating role.
• Experience working on projects across a variety of industries such as Residential, Commercial, and Pharma/Healthcare.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience in reading plans.
• Ability to complete detailed take-offs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• 26 + days annual leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• Active social and charity calendar