Mechanical Estimator | Warwick, Warwickshire | £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Car / Allowance | Full time

Elite Hire Solutions; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Westfield Health Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Car or Car Allowance

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Estimator for an office-based role in Warwick. You will prepare detailed estimates across commercial, education, healthcare and heritage sectors, drawing on drawings, specs and tenders to drive competitive bids.

You will run take-offs, evaluate supplier quotes, use Cypher/Trimble/Ensign or similar tools, and support bid strategy through to handover. Strong Excel skills and multi-tender management are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E Building Services contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Complete take-offs for HVAC, heating, domestic water services, public health, process pipework and specialist mechanical installations.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce accurate cost plans using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, risks and tender exclusions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the supply chain throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender review meetings and support bid strategy.
• Prepare tender submissions, qualifications and supporting documentation.
• Assist with project handovers following successful tenders.
• Maintain estimating databases and keep up to date with current market rates.

Skills

Mechanical estimator experience

Excel proficiency

Tender coordination

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

Cypher

Trimble Estimation

Ensign

Job description

An established Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its growing team based in Warwick.

Working across a varied portfolio of projects including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, residential and heritage, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive mechanical estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

The Role

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Complete take-offs for HVAC, heating, domestic water services, public health, process pipework and specialist mechanical installations.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce accurate cost plans using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, risks and tender exclusions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the supply chain throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender review meetings and support bid strategy.
• Prepare tender submissions, qualifications and supporting documentation.
• Assist with project handovers following successful tenders.
• Maintain estimating databases and keep up to date with current market rates.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E Building Services contractor.
• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience with Design & Build projects.
• Knowledge of heritage or listed building projects.
• Experience using estimating software such as Cypher, Trimble Estimation, Ensign or similar.
• Understanding of BIM processes.

Package

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Westfield Health Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Office-based role in Warwick