Mechanical Estimator
Job Title: Mechanical Estimator (Permanent)
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire (With Full Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + Packages (Listed Below)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A day's 'birthday leave' to be taken within your birthday month
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
- Opportunity for hybrid working*
- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
- Free external financial advice - offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
- Fantastic benefits and packages
- Hybrid working set up with minimal travel to the office
- Great progression opportunity with a route to a senior role as the business grows
- Opportunity to work with modern and relevant brands
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator in the M&E industry, with specific experience in Retail & Commercial fit-outs up to £1m
- Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with a range of parties
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, construction methods, and materials.
- Proficiency in estimating software and tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Role Overview
As the Mechanical Estimator, you will play a crucial role in the pre-construction phase of their projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing competitive tenders in order to secure mechanical packages on commercial projects ranging in value from £50k - £1 million.
Duties
- Conduct thorough and detailed analysis of mechanical project requirements for Retail & Commercial fit-outs.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, considering materials, labour, and equipment costs.
- Collaborate with the project management and engineering teams to gather essential project information.
- Prepare comprehensive and competitive bid proposals for submission to clients.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing.
- Ensure bid submissions are timely and comply with project specifications and requirements.
- Analyse and compare actual project costs with estimated costs to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide feedback to the project team for continuous improvement in estimating accuracy.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure competitive pr
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