Mechanical Estimator
14 days ago
Cambridge
Job Title: Mechanical Estimator Location: Cambridge (North), Cambridgeshire Benefits: Company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension A market leading regional M&E Contractor is looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join their established team. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Education, Defence, Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure and Data Centres. As the Mechanical Estimator you be key in the pre-construction process, supporting the commercial team in producing accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning, and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value. You will be work within an established M&E estimating team in preparing mechanical estimates up to £10M with typical values between £2-3M, so previous experience is essential. The Mechanical Estimator will have the following duties and responsibilities: • Preparing accurate and competitive mechanical tenders for a range of building services projects using estimating software packages., • Conduct take-offs from drawings and specifications., • Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission., • Attend site surveys or tender interviews as necessary., • Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification., • Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness., • Liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as required within the enquiry to support accurate cost planning., • Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received., • Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: • Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing and public health) and their installation methods., • Experience within in similar position as a Mechanical Estimator ideally with project values up to £3m., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications., • The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders., • The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders., • Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail., • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills., • Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel., • Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (desirable). Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator MEP Estimator, M&E Estimator)