Mechanical Estimator - PermanentManchester | Permanent | Competitive Salary Package
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join an established M&E contractor based in Manchester.
The majority of the company's workload is accommodation-based projects, although the successful candidate will also need to be flexible and confident pricing a variety of other schemes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Mechanical Estimator with strong technical knowledge and experience in Design & Build projects, who can produce accurate, comprehensive and competitive tenders from both developed and partially developed designs.
The Role
- Prepare detailed and competitive mechanical estimates for a range of projects.
- Price Design & Build projects from specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
- Produce comprehensive tenders from blank or partially developed drawings.
- Review designs, identify gaps and establish what additional information is required.
- Develop incomplete designs into fully costed mechanical packages.
- Calculate costs for labour, materials, plant and subcontractor works.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams.
- Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within agreed deadlines.
About You
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the M&E / building services sector.
- Strong experience pricing Design & Build projects.
- The ability to price from specifications, detailed drawings and blank or incomplete designs.
- Confidence identifying design gaps, making reasonable assumptions and building up a comprehensive cost.
- Experience working on accommodation-based projects, with the flexibility to price other types of schemes.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, pipework and plumbing.
- Excellent commercial awareness, attention to detail and analytical skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent position based in Manchester.
- Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to join an established M&E contractor.
- A varied workload, predominantly accommodation-based, with exposure to other project sectors.
- The opportunity to take ownership of tenders and make a real contribution to the business.
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