Senior Mechanical Estimator
Senior Mechanical Estimator – Building Services
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car + Package
Employment: Permanent
We are working with an established and highly regarded Building Services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator.
This is a key appointment within the business, suited to an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong background in the M&E contracting sector. You will take responsibility for producing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a varied portfolio of projects, including major multi-million-pound schemes.
The Role
Working closely with the Pre-Construction and Commercial teams, your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing detailed mechanical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
* Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
* Producing accurate material and labour take-offs.
* Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
* Identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation.
* Preparing detailed cost plans and tender summaries.
* Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings where required.
* Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
* Working closely with operational teams to ensure an effective handover following successful tenders.
* Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative technical solutions.
* Managing multiple tenders simultaneously and ensuring submissions are completed within agreed timescales.
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong understanding of mechanical building services installations.
You should have:
* Previous estimating experience within an M&E or Building Services contractor.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical services, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water and associated pipework systems.
* Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and schedules.
* A good understanding of labour, material and subcontract costs.
* Experience tendering projects within the commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or similar sectors.
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively to tender deadlines.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Mechanical Estimators looking to step into a more senior position, as well as established Senior Estimators seeking their next move.
The Opportunity
This is a permanent position with a successful Building Services contractor offering a strong pipeline of secured and prospective work.
The successful candidate will join an experienced pre-construction team and have the opportunity to play an important role in securing significant mechanical and M&E projects across the region.
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car + Package, dependent upon experience