Remote Mechanical Estimating Manager | Lead & Grow Team

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable depending on经验

Further training and development

Work/life balance with flexitime

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Job summary

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to join their client’s commercial team in the North of England, with a focus on large-scale MEP projects. The role involves overseeing take-offs, tender preparation, and managing estimators, delivering accurate cost plans for varied sectors.

The role is primarily remote with occasional site visits; strong Excel and Trimble Amtech skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Time served plumber with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or proven industry experience.
• Comprehensive mechanical technical knowledge required.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a can-do approach.
• Organised and disciplined planning and approach.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Trimble Amtech Estimating Software or similar.
• Experience in managing estimators and delegating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee detailed mechanical take-offs for a variety of projects from high level cost plans/budgets to fully designed.
• Take tenders through from arrival to handover to contracts team when secured.
• Liaise with sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers to prepare tenders promptly.
• Study and analyse mechanical drawings to establish accurate price.
• Prepare commercial schedules of rates and tender summaries.
• Identify value engineering options and risks during tender bids.
• Build relationships with customers to promote repeat business.
• Lead and grow a team of estimators, delegating tasks effectively.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Excel proficiency

Trimble Amtech

Estimating

Team leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Organised planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Trimble Amtech Estimating

Job description

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to join their client’s commercial team in the North of England, with a focus on large-scale MEP projects. The role involves overseeing take-offs, tender preparation, and managing estimators, delivering accurate cost plans for varied sectors.

The role is primarily remote with occasional site visits; strong Excel and Trimble Amtech skills are essential for success.