Mechanical Estimator

Ipswich, Suffolk
Curve Recruitment

Job Title: Mechanical Estimator

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: Up to 70,000 – Depending on Experience

Benefits: Company car or car allowance

A market leading regional M&E Contractor are looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join their established team. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including commercial, healthcare leisure and residential developments.

You will be working within an established M&E estimating team in preparing mechanical estimates up to 6M so previous experience is essential

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects. You will work closely with the pre-construction and project delivery teams to secure new business and ensure projects are priced effectively. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value.

The Mechanical Estimator will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate and competitive mechanical services tenders including HVAC, pipework, plumbing and plant for a range of building services projects using estimating software packages.
• Carry out take-offs and material quantity calculations.
• Analyse tender documents, drawings and specifications.
• Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Attend site surveys or tender interviews as necessary.
• Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification.
• Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal departments regarding completion of all information as required within the enquiry to support accurate cost planning.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received.
• Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing and public health) and their installation methods.
• Experience within in similar position as a Mechanical Estimator ideally with project values up to 6m.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders.
• The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (desirable).

Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator, MEP Estimator, M&E Estimator).