Mechanical Estimator

Job Title: Mechanical Estimator

Location: Cambridge (North), Cambridgeshire

Salary: Depending on experience

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 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)