Estimating Assistant

Daniel Owen Ltd; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd invites applications for a Mechanical Estimator/Estimating Assistant based in Normanton, Wakefield. The role supports the estimating function of a busy contractor, with emphasis on gas, plumbing and heating works.

This is a temporary, ongoing contract that could extend up to 12 months depending on workload. You will price a variety of works, obtain quotations from subcontractors, and use Excel and internal systems to prepare accurate quotations, while coordinating with on-site

Qualifications

• A mechanical background, ideally within plumbing, heating or gas works
• Good knowledge of mechanical installation and repair works
• Relevant site, supervisory, scheduling or estimating experience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Confidence using IT systems
• A dynamic, driven and adaptable approach

Responsibilities

• Producing cost estimates for gas, plumbing and heating works
• Pricing installation, repair and maintenance remedial works
• Obtaining and reviewing quotations from subcontractors
• Working closely with subcontractors and in-house engineers
• Producing estimates for other minor works when required
• Using Excel and internal systems to prepare accurate quotations
• Supporting works across the Wakefield district

Skills

Mechanical background

Estimating / cost estimation

Subcontractor coordination

Administrative & organisational skills

Confidence using IT systems

Tools

Excel

IT systems

Job description

Mechanical Estimator/Estimating Assistant

Normanton, Wakefield

£200-£220 per day

Temporary, ongoing contract

We are currently looking for someone with a strong mechanical background to support the estimating function of a busy contractor based in Normanton.

Previous experience as a time-served Estimator is not essential. This could be an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Supervisor, Scheduler or experienced plumbing and heating professional who understands site-based works and is looking to move into an estimating role.

Responsibilities

• Producing cost estimates for gas, plumbing and heating works
• Pricing installation, repair and maintenance remedial works
• Obtaining and reviewing quotations from subcontractors
• Working closely with subcontractors and in-house engineers
• Producing estimates for other minor works when required
• Using Excel and internal systems to prepare accurate quotations
• Supporting works across the Wakefield district

Qualifications

• A mechanical background, ideally within plumbing, heating or gas works
• Good knowledge of mechanical installation and repair works
• Relevant site, supervisory, scheduling or estimating experience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Confidence using IT systems
• A dynamic, driven and adaptable approach

The ability to price a variety of works as requiredThis is a temporary, ongoing position with no confirmed end date.

There is potential for the contract to continue for up to 12 months, depending on workload and contract requirements.