Mechanical Estimator

Our client is a leading provider of automation solutions with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. They specialise in delivering cutting-edge automation technology to a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and more. They are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Estimator to join their team and contribute to their ongoing success.

Position Overview - Mechanical Estimator

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will provide detailed costs plans based upon conceptual documents as well as schematic, design development and construction documents for mainly design and build projects starting from Riba stage 1, from all sectors of work ranging from 2-15 million M&E packages.

Responsibilities - Mechanical Estimator

• Provide and take the estimating and costing duties on all projects you are assigned to.
• Liaise closely with electrical and construction estimators to capture all scope and check duplications are not made.
• Produce costings with clarity on itemised prime costs and applied markups and margin.
• Preparation of RFIs to ensure clients' requirements are clarified and achieved.
• Correctly interpret the 3D model, drawings, and documents for takedown purposes.
• Assess buildability of the installation and provide proactive solutions where required including access equipment, lifting plant and site setup preliminaries.
• Estimate materials, plant, prelims, and labour to provide complete priced cost plans.
• Check quotes from suppliers and subcontractors are comprehensive and include all necessary elements.
• Liaising with clients to meet their design brief.
• Tender pricing from riba stage 1- respond to tender queries, prepare, and submit competitive tender packages and quotations in accordance with the clients' requirements.
• Reviewing tender documentation and preparation of accurate sub-contractor packages for pricing
• Discuss with clients as necessary to clarify design requirements and explain basis of estimates to ensure bid proposals meet needs.
• Arrange sub-contractor enquiry documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate.
• Identifying value engineering solutions to create a commercial advantage over competitors.

Requirements - Mechanical Estimator

• Experience in a Mechanical Estimating position (D&B Projects preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to work well with others
• Good organisational skills, excellent punctuality and timekeeping

What's in it for you?

• £50,000 - £60,000
• 28 days holiday
• 5-6k car allowance
• Negotiable bonus
• Progression

*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs.

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