Lead Mechanical Estimator – Tendering & Value Engineering

Streamline Search Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Birthday off

Profit share scheme

Salary sacrifice pension

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Streamline Search Limited is recruiting on behalf of a well-established building services contractor in the United Kingdom for a Mechanical Estimator. The role involves owning the estimating process from enquiry to tender submission, reading drawings and specs, and building up rates for labour, plant and materials.

You will prepare accurate tenders, manage supply chain quotations, liaise with clients and design teams, and seek value engineering opportunities to maximise project profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within construction or building services.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing detailed tenders, take-offs and building up rates.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to strict deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant estimating/commercial systems.
• Flexible, proactive and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through tender submission.
• Analyse tender drawings, specifications and contract documentation to establish project requirements and commercial risks.
• Undertake detailed take-offs, prepare bills of quantities and build up rates for labour, plant and materials.
• Manage supply chain enquiries, obtaining and analysing competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, designers and internal teams throughout the tendering process.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and value engineering to improve project value and profitability.
• Ensure cost planning and estimating accurately reflect project requirements and risk profile.
• Prepare and present completed tenders for Director approval and client submission.
• Support commercial management through valuations, variations, cost value analysis and final accounts.
• Identify and support the management of project risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company procedures, QEMS and health and safety standards.

Skills

Tendering

Reading drawings

Commercial awareness

Analytical

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Estimating systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Streamline Search Limited is recruiting on behalf of a well-established building services contractor in the United Kingdom for a Mechanical Estimator. The role involves owning the estimating process from enquiry to tender submission, reading drawings and specs, and building up rates for labour, plant and materials.

You will prepare accurate tenders, manage supply chain quotations, liaise with clients and design teams, and seek value engineering opportunities to maximise project profitability.