Mechanical Estimator - Southampton

Mechanical Estimator

Southampton

£42,800 depending on skills and experience + car/cash allowance + annual bonus

Permanent role working 37 hour per week

Our client is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Estimator to join the Contracting team of one of the UK's largest Mechanical and Electrical contractors.

Job Description:

Your role is to prepare cost plans and submit accurate estimates for design and build project bids which secure profitable contract work.

You will meet with clients to discuss their design requirements and prepare estimates of net costs or contract tender bids. You will analyse technical specifications and designs for contracts of varying size and undertake option appraisals to identify and recommend solutions.

The role also involves obtaining materials/resource availability and pricing structures from potential suppliers/sub-contractors and arranges sub-contractor enquiry documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate and accommodation of supply chain critical path.

Essential Requirements:

• You will have sound electrical/mechanical/site specific knowledge
• Completed a craft apprenticeship (or recognised equivalent)
• Excellent Numerical and IT skills
• Great commercial acumen
• A good understanding of technical drawings
• Experienced in the preparation of Schedule of Rates
• A proven track record of assessing the levels of risk on projects

Benefits:

We're committed to ensuring we offer our people a great place to work, with competitive salary, contributory pension plan and benefits package.

If you're interested in this position, please do not hesitate, apply today! Or for more information please call 01895204549