Mechanical Estimator

Scope of the Role:

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with the initiative and skills to manage workload to meet necessary deadlines. Excellent time management, prioritising, and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• As part of an established team of Mechanical & Electrical professionals the successful candidate will be involved in the production of competitive tenders / detailed estimates for pre-design or D&B projects
• Advising managers of bid prospects
• Attending pre & post tender interviews.
• Complying with specialist sub-contract quotes
• Ensuring sub-contractor quotes comply with specification.
• Completing take-offs from tender drawings
• Report regularly to management on competitor activity, market trends, and any other market dynamics that may be useful to management.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• A Third Level Qualification in Quantity Surveying and/or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a similar role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understand methods of measurement and the concept of cost/valuation reconciliations
• Excellent IT skills in relevant estimating packages
• Good working knowledge of Mechanical work packages
• Strong analytical ability

Desirable Criteria:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.
• A construction background.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.