Mechanical Estimator

Wolverhampton

£35,000 - £55,000 DOE

My client who is a leading Mechanical Services provider, is looking to recruit a Mechanical Estimator for their remedial team.

The role will be working with the Commercial Gas and HVAC team on remedial projects with national coverage.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Receive, log and create Estimates/Tenders from new enquiries
Review and analysis of all relevant documentation
Obtain supplier and subcontract quotations for all mechanical disciplines.
Reviewing drawings specifications to determine cost estimates based on materials, labour costs, preliminary and overhead expenses, and profit margins
Liaising with clients and other members of the team to answer questions about materials or design changes
Identifying potential problems with materials or design that could affect costs or construction timeframes
Forecasting labour costs by calculating the number of workers needed to complete the job based on their hourly rate and working hours per week
Creating detailed estimates using computer software programs designed specifically for estimating construction costs

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

The candidate will require the following personal skills:

A sound technical knowledge of Commercial Gas and HVAC systems Ability to work to deadlines
Good numeracy
Attention to detail
A methodical approach to work
Commercial awareness
Teamworking, relationship-building and influencing skills
Negotiation
Excellent communication
Organisation and time management
Problem solving

Qualifications & Experience

A background in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 2 years' experience in an estimating capacity.

My client will review applications from all levels from graduate to associate.

For more information, please call David Bates at ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission