Senior Mechanical Estimator
Senior Mechanical Estimator
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
An established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join its pre-construction team based in Castleford.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing a varied portfolio of mechanical building services projects across the commercial and retail sectors, working alongside experienced operational and commercial teams.
The Role
Responsibilities include:
* Producing accurate and competitive mechanical estimates from tender enquiries.
* Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements.
* Completing detailed take-offs and preparing cost plans.
* Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
* Identifying value engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
* Preparing tender submissions and supporting commercial negotiations.
* Assessing project risks and ensuring commercially robust submissions.
* Working closely with Contracts Managers, Design Engineers and the wider pre-construction team.
* Maintaining estimating records and helping improve estimating processes.
The Person
Applicants should have:
* Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator within the building services industry.
* Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services installations.
* Experience pricing commercial, retail, industrial or mixed-use MEP projects.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Package
* Salary up to £60,000
* £5,000 Car Allowance
* Pension
* Holiday entitlement
* Ongoing professional development
* Long-term career progression within a growing and successful M&E contractor