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 CBS 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