Mechanical Estimator

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday days

Career progression

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Gravesend, Kent, seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator to own pricing and tender submissions for a growing building services contractor. You will analyse drawings, prepare estimates and work with the contracts team to drive profitable bids.

You will source supplier and subcontractor prices, negotiate terms and manage multiple tenders to meet deadlines while ensuring smooth handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating mechanical building services projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong numeracy and commercial awareness.
• Experience taking-offs and cost estimates.
• Capable of handling multiple tenders under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse drawings, specifications and employer requirements.
• Prepare take-offs, BOQs and cost estimates.
• Source and negotiate supplier and subcontractor prices.
• Take ownership of pricing and tender submissions.
• Work with Contract Managers and Directors.
• Attend meetings and support negotiations.
• Ensure smooth handover to operations.
• Manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• Produce accurate and competitive submissions.

Skills

Mechanical estimation

Pricing & tendering

Drawing interpretation

Negotiation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independence & teamwork

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a growing building services company based in Gravesend, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of pricing and tender submissions while working closely with the contracts team and company directors.

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive estimates across a range of mechanical building services projects.

The role:

• Analyse drawings, specifications and employer requirements
• Prepare accurate take-offs, Bills of Quantities and cost estimates
• Source, analyse and negotiate supplier and subcontractor prices
• Take ownership of pricing and tender submissions
• Work closely with Contract Managers and Directors
• Attend necessary meetings and support negotiations
• Ensure a smooth project handover to operations
• Manage multiple tenders and deadlines
• Produce accurate and competitive submissions as a Mechanical Estimator

The successful Mechanical Estimator will need:

• Previous mechanical estimation and pricing experience
• Strong understanding of the building services industry
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications
• Ability to prepare accurate take-offs and cost estimates
• Excellent commercial awareness and numeracy
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work under pressure
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A professional and reliable approach expected of a Mechanical Estimator

Package:

• £37,000-£55,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Additional day's holiday gained for each year of service
• Career progression within a growing company
• Friendly and supportive team environment

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator looking to take ownership of tenders and develop their career within a growing building services business.