Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Coventry West Midlands (County)
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
Our client is a growing mechanical building services contractor delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and residential sectors throughout the Midlands and the UK. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen our expanding pre construction team.
The Role
Working alongside our Senior Estimators and Commercial Team, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate tenders for a wide range of mechanical building services projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator looking to develop their career within a successful and forward thinking contractor.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for mechanical building services projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out material take-offs and prepare pricing schedules.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support tender submissions and project handovers.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the wider project team throughout the estimating process.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and the supply chain.
Requirements
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the Building Services or M&E sector.
• Good knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, heating and pipework installations.
• Experience pricing projects from approximately £100k to £5m.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Trimble, Ensign or Estimation.
• Experience working for a mechanical contractor.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £45,000–£60,000 (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Pension and benefits package
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine opportunities for career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of prestigious mechanical building services projects.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Mechanical Estimator, Junior Estimator, Intermediate Estimator or MEP Estimator looking to take the next step in their career with a well-established and growing mechanical contractor