Senior Mechanical Estimator

Description:

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator
Location: Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
The Role:
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Preparing detailed cost estimates for Mechanical Building Services projects.
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Pricing design-and-build mechanical packages typically valued between £500,000 and £3 million.
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Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documentation and employer’s requirements.
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Completing accurate material and labour take-offs.
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Producing enquiries for suppliers and specialist subcontract packages.
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Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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Building competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages.
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Identifying value engineering opportunities, commercial risks, qualifications and exclusions.
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Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
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Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
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Attending site visits, tender meetings and project clarification meetings where required.
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Providing a clear handover to the commercial and project delivery teams following successful tenders.
The Company:
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Established, family-run Mechanical Building Services Contractor.
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Annual turnover of approximately £10 million with plans to grow to £15 million by 2031.
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Delivers complete mechanical installations across residential, care, commercial and education sectors.
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Projects include housing developments, apartment schemes, care homes, schools and commercial properties.
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Mechanical packages typically range from £500,000 to £3 million.
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Approximately £12.5 million of current tender opportunities relating to projects already secured by clients.
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Strong forward workload with an ambitious long-term growth strategy.Friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment with direct access to the company directors.
The Ideal Candidate:
-5 years experience as a Mechanical Estimator.
-Previous experience working for a Mechanical or M&E Contractor.
-Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services and new-build construction.
-Experience pricing design-and-build mechanical packages.
-Strong understanding of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinklers, dry risers, renewables and BMS controls.
-Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information.
-Good understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
-Trimble Estimation software experience is highly desirable.
-Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
-Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
-Confident communication and negotiation skills.
-Able to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines.
What You'll Get:
-£75,000 - £80,000 basic salary
-Annual bonus scheme.
-27 days’ annual holiday.
-Company pension.
-Office-based position with hybrid-working flexibility