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Mechanical Estimator - Essex
An Essex basedMechanical Contractor specialising in the Office, Education, Healthcare and Leisure sectors seek a Mechanical Estimator to work on projects with average values of 75k to 3 million.
Mechanical Estimator Duties will include:
- 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
Mechanical Estimator Skills, Qualifications & Experience
The candidate will require the following personal skills:
- A sound technical knowledge of Commercial Gas and HVAC systems
- 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
Mechanical Estimator Experience
Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate that they have the ability to fulfill the criteria outlined above and have atleast 2 years previous experience working in a siimilar role.
Mechanical Estimator Remuneration
This role carries an attractive package including a base salary of up to 70k plus a Car Allowance, Pension, Healthcare, Life Cover etc.
To be considered for this positionplease apply through this advert with a copy of your CV.
