Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Brentwood Essex
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Mechanical Estimator (Thermal Insulation)
Location: Brentwood
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday-Friday)
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE + Benefits
About the Company
Our client is a growing thermal insulation contractor with over 30 years of industry experience, delivering high-quality insulation solutions across commercial, industrial and energy sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator.
The Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Estimator with proven thermal insulation experience to manage projects from quantity take-off through to final quotation and tender submission.
Working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients, you will prepare accurate, competitive tenders and play a key role in securing new business.
Key Responsibilities
* Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
* Complete detailed quantity take-offs for pipework, ductwork, vessels and tanks.
* Prepare labour, material and subcontractor cost estimates.
* Use mechanical estimating software to produce estimates and quotations.
* Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor pricing.
* Prepare tender submissions and commercial cost breakdowns.
* Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
* Attend site surveys and pre-tender meetings where required.
* Support negotiations and project handover following contract award.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator preferably within the thermal insulation industry.
* Experience managing projects from take-off to final quotation.
* Experience with in Ensign software or similar.
* Strong understanding of insulation systems, materials and specifications.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
* Excellent commercial, numerical and communication skills.
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to join a well-established business with over 30 years of success.
* Long-term career progression.
* Diverse and high-profile projects.
* Supportive team environment and ongoing development.
Apply Now
If you have thermal insulation estimating experience and are confident delivering accurate tenders from take-off through to final quotation, we'd like to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and one of the MarkMay team will be in touch