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Mechanical Estimator
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swanley, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Estimator
M&E & Engineering Contractor
£50k - £70k
Swanley, Kent
The Client:
With 50+ successful years, this family-run business excels in Mechanical & Electrical, Design and Build, and value Engineering. They specialise in delivering sustainable projects across various industries. Experts in 'Green' sustainable technologies, offering energy-efficient, low-carbon solutions - having now expanded their services to include complete Facilities Management solutions.
Proudly holding onto their core values of hard work and a family ethos, they've evolved from a bespoke contractor to a well-established name in the industry.
The Opportunity:
Our client is looking for a capable Mechanical Estimator to be part of the pre-construction team and assist in pre-construction and tendering responsibilities in the M&E sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with 5+ years proven track record in similar sectors of the industry with a background in estimating. Candidates will ideally come from a Mechanical background, with prior experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator and have specific residential sector experience working on various packages for Tier 1/ Main Contractors.
You will be computer literate including exposure to using Estimating Software (Trimble, Deltek, Procore etc) and Microsoft Office applications. You will be a strategic thinker and planner and be a Team Player able to take charge of specific tasks across all disciplines to maintain progress and success. You will possess excellent written skills and be an confident and clear communicator. A priority is the ability to work under pressure and keep a sense of priority.
Role & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, the Mechanical Estimator is responsible for:
Appraising tender documents and preparing estimates as necessary
Measuring builders quantities and managing the preparation of Bills of Quantities
Pricing of Bills of Quantities including build costs, preliminaries and fees
Preparing sub-contract and material enquiries
Maintaining good relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers
First principles pricing for selected trades using the company standard outputs
Leading tender adjudication meetings
Risk and value management of tenders. This includes spotting, taking advantage of and advising internal teams on potential risks and opportunities in a tender/project.
Investigate and price Value Engineering cost savings where applicable.
To attend client presentations and providing information to clients in a professional manner.
Being the point of contact with clients including raising & answering queries etc.
Communicate effectively at all times with both clients and internal companies / departments
Attend and takes notes of any meetings relevant to the project
Ensuring accurate tracking of all tender documentation
Researching and understanding current market prices for subcontractors and materials
Preparing budget estimates and cost plans
Measuring and pricing accurate complete cost plans
Maintaining records and historical data as reference for future cost plan preparation and back checking procured schemes
Carry out reasonable additional duties as and when required
Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all Desirable Criteria:
5+ years experience in estimating of M&E or Engineering packages.
Be qualified to HNC/Diploma/Degree level in Construction /Quantity Surveying
RICS / CIOB qualifications
Capable of using On-Screen take off & Conquest estimating software.
Flexible and happy to be based in Kent office (Mon to Fri, 8am - 5pm).
This is an excellent opening with a fully supportive proactive and growing company. APPLY NOW to be considered for shortlisting, interviews as early as next week.
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