Mechanical Estimator
Waste Water
Home Based
£70K + Package
The Company:
An exciting opportunity for a Mechanically biased Estimator to join a tier 1 contractor on both AMP 7 & 8 water frameworks across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimating: Join the project team, taking charge of preparing the mechanical estimate.
- Scope Preparation: Develop detailed scopes from drawings, specifications, and Project Control Documents (PCD).
- Error Identification: Spot and address any errors or omissions in the scope within the PCD.
- Material Sourcing: Prepare abstracts of material and subcontract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
- Quotation Appraisal: Conduct technical and commercial appraisals of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure comprehensive coverage of the scope.
- Analytical Estimates: Develop detailed analytical estimates, particularly for Mechanical (& ideally Electrical) packages.
- Risk Identification: Contribute to identifying and pricing risks throughout the bid process.
- Site Visits: Attend site visits as needed during the tender period.
- Tender Book Preparation: Help prepare the M&E “Tender Book” to collate and present the mechanical estimate.
- Top-Down Estimate: Create top-down estimates using agreed schedules of rates and cost curves for benchmarking during the review process.
About You
- Education: Degree level qualification or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Chartered status preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years working as a Mechanical Estimator for a major mechanical/electrical contractor in the water sector.
- Project Experience: Experienced in pricing medium to large value mechanical (& ideally electrical) engineering projects. Prior experience in wastewater/sewerage treatment and process engineering is essential; clean water experience is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Familiar with the Civil Engineering Method of Measurement. Must have a strong technical understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and a positive, “can-do” approach.
- Commercial Awareness: Must be commercially aware and a lateral thinker with knowledge of various Forms of Contract.
- Software Knowledge: Familiarity with the CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system is advantageous (training will be provided).
- Other Requirements: Full driving license. Customer-focused, open and honest, environmentally aware, team player, and accountable.
If you the above role is of interest dont hesitate and apply today