Mechanical Estimator
The Role: Mechanical Estimator
Boyd Recruitment are currently working with an established M&E contractor who have a fantastic reputation for delivering a high-quality service in the Public buildings, retail, commercial, domestic and leisure sectors across Scotland. Due to their continued growth and success, they now have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator to join their commercial team.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent knowledge of mechanical services including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation and shall possess relevant experience working in estimating or project management. The successful candidate will report directly to the Estimating Director working in a friendly, positive office environment alongside the rest of the estimating, design and contracts management team. Our client offers a hybrid working option.
Main Responsibilities;
To review and assess the tender documentation and requirements to enable production of successful tenders Agreeing tender values with Clients
To identify and report on risk and opportunity/scope Maintaining spreadsheets & preparing reports relating to tender submissions
To work collaboratively as a key member of the estimating team
Make sure that tenders take in to account health and safety, quality and environmental legislation as well as being compliant with our own H&S policies and procedures
To produce accurate net estimates with full breakdowns for adjudication
To seek value engineering & advantage through tender process
Technical expert on all scopes of work particular to the project you are working on
What you need
Have a minimum of 2 years estimating experience of working in a similar role – desirable
Understanding and knowledge of estimating/quantity surveying
Have a full UK driving license
Excellent Customer Service, interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
An analytical approach with excellent time management skills imperative
A strong commercial acumen with good negotiation skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and architects to build robust ongoing relationships
If you are interested in this role, please apply by attaching your up date CV. If you would like more information, please call and ask for Jordan