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Mechanical Estimator

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator on a permanent basis based in Northampton.

Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their highly successful pre-contract team reporting directly to the Mechanical Estimating Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Preparing detailed tender submissions and cost plans
Attending mid-tender and post-tender meetings
Managing post-tender activities and controls
Building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients
Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, utilising established supply chains while also developing new business opportunitiesThis role involves the day-to-day management of the tendering process, ensuring high standards are maintained and all deadlines are achieved. Although mechanically focused, the position requires a sound understanding of electrical building services. Applicants should demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and possess experience across a variety of sectors, particularly residential, hotel, and student accommodation projects.
This is a permanent, office-based position offering excellent long-term career prospects.

Requirements

Proactive, approachable, and professional attitude
Ability to lead by example
Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of mechanical building services
Thorough, organised, and detail-oriented approach
Extensive knowledge of suppliers and subcontractors
Good understanding of associated electrical services
Strong commercial awareness to ensure financially viable tenders
Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting deadlines
Computer literate, with experience using Trimble Estimation software
Experience issuing supply chain enquiries through electronic platforms
Experience issuing and updating tender documentation using electronic control systems
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Commitment to maintaining quality standards in line with company QA procedures
Ability to work effectively within an integrated M&E teamPackage

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service), plus bank holidays
Company car scheme
Private healthcare and life insurance
Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks SMP
Enhanced paternity pay: 2 weeks full pay, available consecutively or flexibly
Employee-owned business structure
Flexible holiday scheme

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