James Lewis is currently assisting a key client in their search for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Estimator to join a Top 30 M&E Contractor in the city who have been well established for over 23 years.

As a privately owned Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor they provide services across Design & Build, full M&E services, HVAC, IT infrastructures, CCTV, security, access control and fire alarms. The company has been founded upon sound practises, quality installations and working closely with their clients on a range of projects which include, commercial, education, MOJ/custodial, residential, healthcare, data centres and healthcare ranging in value up to £20m.

This is a hands-on role with a responsibility for the production of Mechanical tenders. Key responsibilities include:

* You will have to break down client enquiries

* Organise or complete the required surveys and prepare detailed Mechanical estimates, tenders and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being accurately estimated competitively, successfully and profitably

* Identify, quantify and mitigate areas of commercial risk.

* Support the Business in client meetings and estimation/tender presentations to help secure tendered opportunities

* Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs

* As the Lead Estimator, at times you will need to support/direct the more junior estimators on the team and as such any previous experience in management and helping to get the best out of a team, will be seen as a distinct advantage.

As Senior Estimator you would be expected to have a solid understanding of Mechanical estimating working either in the MEP department of a main contractor or M&E sub-contractor. Please note that we cannot accept applications from candidates with general construction estimating experience outside of Mechanical.

You would also have an established background in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Project & Bid Management allowing you to understand and interpret detailed Technical Works Scope documentation