Senior Mechanical Estimator
29 days ago
Dartford
Location:Dartford, Kent Salary:Up to £85,000 per annum Employment Type:Permanent The Opportunity A well-established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experiencedSenior Mechanical Estimatorto join their team based in Dartford. The business delivers a diverse range of mechanical and electrical building services projects across theeducation, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a growing business, working on a varied portfolio of projects and playing a key role within the pre-construction and estimating function. The Role As a Senior Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates and tenders for a range of mechanical building services projects. You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams to ensure tenders are thoroughly reviewed, accurately priced and submitted within required deadlines. • Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission., • Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation., • Produce accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs., • Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors., • Identify risks, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities., • Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants throughout the tender process., • Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to develop cost-effective solutions., • Attend tender meetings and site visits where required., • Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within agreed deadlines., • Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings., • Maintain accurate estimating records., • Assist with the successful handover of projects to the commercial and project teams., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Project Sectors The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, including: • Education, • Healthcare, • Commercial, • Living / Residential, • Leisure About You The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical building services estimating and be confident managing tenders from initial review through to submission. You will ideally have: • Proven experience as aMechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator., • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services., • Experience estimating commercial building services projects., • The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documentation., • Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs., • Experience producing detailed and competitive tenders., • Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail., • Strong communication and negotiation skills., • The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively., • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software., • A professional, proactive and organised approach., • Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience., • Permanent position based inDartford., • Varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors., • Opportunity to work on technically interesting and high-value projects., • Long-term career development and progression., • Opportunity to take a senior role within an established estimating and pre-construction team., • Supportive and collaborative working environment #J-18808-Ljbffr