Swanley, Kent
Londinium Recruitment
Mechanical Estimator
M&E & Engineering Contractor
£50k - £70k
Swanley, Kent
The Client:
With 50+ successful years, this family-run business excels in Mechanical & Electrical, Design and Build, and value Engineering. They specialise in delivering sustainable projects across various industries. Experts in 'Green' sustainable technologies, offering energy-efficient, low-carbon solutions - having now expanded their services to include complete Facilities Management solutions.
Proudly holding onto their core values of hard work and a family ethos, they've evolved from a bespoke contractor to a well-established name in the industry.
The Opportunity:
Our client is looking for a capable Mechanical Estimator to be part of the pre-construction team and assist in pre-construction and tendering responsibilities in the M&E sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with 5+ years proven track record in similar sectors of the industry with a background in estimating. Candidates will ideally come from a Mechanical background, with prior experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator and have specific residential sector experience working on various packages for Tier 1/ Main Contractors.
You will be computer literate including exposure to using Estimating Software (Trimble, Deltek, Procore etc) and Microsoft Office applications. You will be a strategic thinker and planner and be a Team Player able to take charge of specific tasks across all disciplines to maintain progress and success. You will possess excellent written skills and be an confident and clear communicator. A priority is the ability to work under pressure and keep a sense of priority.
Role & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, the Mechanical Estimator is responsible for:
This is an excellent opening with a fully supportive proactive and growing company. APPLY NOW to be considered for shortlisting, interviews as early as next week.
Good Luck!
Mechanical Estimator
M&E & Engineering Contractor
£50k - £70k
Swanley, Kent
The Client:
With 50+ successful years, this family-run business excels in Mechanical & Electrical, Design and Build, and value Engineering. They specialise in delivering sustainable projects across various industries. Experts in 'Green' sustainable technologies, offering energy-efficient, low-carbon solutions - having now expanded their services to include complete Facilities Management solutions.
Proudly holding onto their core values of hard work and a family ethos, they've evolved from a bespoke contractor to a well-established name in the industry.
The Opportunity:
Our client is looking for a capable Mechanical Estimator to be part of the pre-construction team and assist in pre-construction and tendering responsibilities in the M&E sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with 5+ years proven track record in similar sectors of the industry with a background in estimating. Candidates will ideally come from a Mechanical background, with prior experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator and have specific residential sector experience working on various packages for Tier 1/ Main Contractors.
You will be computer literate including exposure to using Estimating Software (Trimble, Deltek, Procore etc) and Microsoft Office applications. You will be a strategic thinker and planner and be a Team Player able to take charge of specific tasks across all disciplines to maintain progress and success. You will possess excellent written skills and be an confident and clear communicator. A priority is the ability to work under pressure and keep a sense of priority.
Role & Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, the Mechanical Estimator is responsible for:
- Appraising tender documents and preparing estimates as necessary
- Measuring builders quantities and managing the preparation of Bills of Quantities
- Pricing of Bills of Quantities including build costs, preliminaries and fees
- Preparing sub-contract and material enquiries
- Maintaining good relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers
- First principles pricing for selected trades using the company standard outputs
- Leading tender adjudication meetings
- Risk and value management of tenders. This includes spotting, taking advantage of and advising internal teams on potential risks and opportunities in a tender/project.
- Investigate and price Value Engineering cost savings where applicable.
- To attend client presentations and providing information to clients in a professional manner.
- Being the point of contact with clients including raising & answering queries etc.
- Communicate effectively at all times with both clients and internal companies / departments
- Attend and takes notes of any meetings relevant to the project
- Ensuring accurate tracking of all tender documentation
- Researching and understanding current market prices for subcontractors and materials
- Preparing budget estimates and cost plans
- Measuring and pricing accurate complete cost plans
- Maintaining records and historical data as reference for future cost plan preparation and back checking procured schemes
- Carry out reasonable additional duties as and when required
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all
- 5+ years experience in estimating of M&E or Engineering packages.
- Be qualified to HNC/Diploma/Degree level in Construction /Quantity Surveying
- RICS / CIOB qualifications
- Capable of using On-Screen take off & Conquest estimating software.
- Flexible and happy to be based in Kent office (Mon to Fri, 8am - 5pm).
This is an excellent opening with a fully supportive proactive and growing company. APPLY NOW to be considered for shortlisting, interviews as early as next week.
Good Luck!