Mechanical Estimator - Southampton - c£65k
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Estimator to join a busy M&E Building Services company operating throughout southern England mainly on industrial, commercial, education & public services projects.
Duties will include:
* Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works
* Carry out estimating for commercial plumbing and heating projects - internal and external clients
* Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements.
* Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
* Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts
* Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures.
* Attend meetings, seminars, training workshops and other work related issues, as required, which may involve working outside normal hours.
* Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.
The successful candidate:
* Will have at least 3 to 5 years' experience working in a similar capacity with an M&E Contractor
* Be commercially astute
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Be able to work well within a team environment
* Be ambitious and determined
* Have suitable mechanical building services qualifications and background