Mechanical Estimator

A privately ran Building Services contractor that installs and designs Electrical and Mechanical services across a variety of commercial and industrial sectors are looking for an Mechanical Estimator.

Duties and Responsibilities of an Mechanical Estimator:

• Organise received tender documentation, thoroughly read and understand specification, schedules, drawings, and related documents.
• Identifies any issues or concerns and utilises RFI process to gain better understanding of the ask.
• Compile accurate take off from the drawings, either by hand or with our Bluebeam software. Pull together sub-contractor packages and go out to supply chain for quotations.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analysing returned information. Engages directly with Client, Team or Sub-contractor as necessary.
• Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
• Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Support the business in anyway necessary as appropriate when requested by Directors or Management.

Requirements of an Mechanical Estimator:

• You would have previous experience working for a Contractor as a Mechanical Estimator, Mechanical Design Estimator or Mechanical Project Engineer 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills;
• Good administration & timekeeping
• Logical, practical approach
• Have good oral and written communication skills;
• Enjoy a fast paced, busy environment
• Be able to analyse and solve problems/challenges
• Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail and take pride in your output.
• Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel.
• Excellent numeracy skills

The successful Mechanical Estimator will be rewarded with:

• A competitive salary based on experience of £48,000 - 55,000 plus package.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension.