Mechanical Estimator

Meridian Business Support; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing M&E contractor in Blackpool seeks a Cost Estimator to join their team focused on commercial and light industrial projects. Successful candidates will manage estimates, negotiate contracts, and support pre-construction efforts. The ideal candidate has a solid background in mechanical building services and excellent analytical skills, contributing to the success of various projects.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Team community events and charity days

Qualifications

• Full understanding of mechanical building services such as plumbing systems and HVAC.
• Experience with estimating and pricing commercial projects.
• Good communication and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with pre-construction and design teams for estimating material usage.
• Assist in accurate tender production and client negotiations.
• Collaborate with Bid Manager and Design teams throughout projects.

Skills

Communication

Numerical analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Helping support Built Environment specialists with their next career move

Meridian are working with a well-known M&E Contractor in the North-west, who are owned by a larger global parent company. Working on commercial and light industrial projects, you'll be joining as a new role as part of a growing team. Typical projects include schools, offices, MoD sites, universities, student accommodation and many more. If you are looking to join a well-established MEP company in the North-west, with a solid client base with consistent work available then this opportunity is perfect for you:

Benefits include (but aren't exclusive to):

• Joining a growing team in a company of c.50 employees
• Company vision focused on keeping a closely-knit team in a flexible working atmosphere
• Option of flexible working pattern (subject to successful probation)
• Working on regionalised contracts on various commercial and light industrial sites
• Team community events, charity days, and working with charity partners
• Joining a company with a larger parent company that turns over £50m+

Requirements for this role include:

• Full understanding of Mechanical building services, such a plumbing systems, HVAC, heating and sanitary systems etc.
• Experience with Estimating, Pricing, and Pre-Construction phases of commercial and light industrial projects
• Experience with the full stages of commercial fit outs, such as 1st and 2nd fix, mechanical building services, HVAC systems etc.
• Experience with pricing, discussing, and negotiating tenders, including attending supply chain meetings
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Great numerical skills and ability to analyse quantitative data
• Computer-literate and proficient with Microsoft Office

Duties may include:

• Working with pre-construction and design teams to gauge equipment, material and supply chain usage
• Assist with the production of accurate tenders, to meet client's needs whilst remaining achievable and profitable
• Negotiate quotes and exchange data with clients and members of the supply chain. This will include estimating and analysing material costs, and working closely with other members of pre-construction and design teams
• Provide follow-up negotiations through discussions and meetings with clients
• Work closely with your Bid Manager and other members of the Design and Delivery teams
• Help other managers to help secure work that will prove profitable and help to grow your company
• Work closely with other members of the Design and Delivery teams to ensure constant communications across the channels through all stages of the project

If you are looking for an opportunity at a growing M&E contractor based in Blackpool that work on various-sized commercial and industrial projects in the local region, then please apply directly to the advert or email your cards and CV to [e-mail] for more information.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Finance, and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment

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