Job Title: Mechanical Estimator
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: Up to 70,000 – Depending on Experience
Benefits: Company car or car allowance
A market leading regional M&E Contractor are 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, healthcare leisure and residential developments.
You will be working within an established M&E estimating team in preparing mechanical estimates up to 6M so previous experience is essential.
As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects. You will work closely with the pre-construction and project delivery teams to secure new business and ensure projects are priced effectively. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value.
Responsibilities
- Preparing accurate and competitive mechanical services tenders including HVAC, pipework, plumbing and plant for a range of building services projects using estimating software packages.
- Carry out take-offs and material quantity calculations.
- Analyse tender documents, 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 clients, consultants and internal 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.
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 similar position as a Mechanical Estimator ideally with project values up to 6m.
- 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).
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