Mechanical Estimator

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