Senior Mechanical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services specialist based in Northampton seeks a Senior Mechanical Estimator to manage tender processes and produce detailed bids. The role offers a negotiable salary of £65-70k, along with benefits including a company car, flexible holiday scheme, and a comprehensive pension plan. Ideal candidates will have experience in client liaison and leading junior estimators.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible holiday scheme

Free private medical scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tender processes.
• Ability to produce detailed tender bids.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tender processes.
• Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans.
• Attend mid and post-tender meetings.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead junior estimators.

Skills

Tender processes management

Detailed bid production

Client liaison

Leadership of junior estimators

Job description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Estimator - I'm currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to work for a building services specialist business, based in Northampton. The company works on projects up to £100m in value across the UK and has 7 offices nationwide.

As a Senior Mechanical Estimator, your duties will include:

1. Day-to-day management of tender processes
2. Producing detailed tender bids and cost plans
3. Attending mid and post tender meetings
4. Liaising with current and new clients across project instructions
5. Interfacing regularly with current subcontractors
6. Leading junior and assistant estimators within the team

The starting basic salary for the Mechanical Estimator is negotiable around £65-70k, plus a company car or car allowance of £5750 per annum. Benefits include:

• Working hours 38.5 hrs, Mon-Thurs 8:30am-17:00 (30 min lunch), Fri 8:30am-16:00 (1 hr lunch)
• Holiday allowance plus bank holidays (25 days), plus an additional day every three years (up to 5 additional days)
• Company pension scheme (5.5% employer contribution + 3.5% employee contribution minimum)
• Flexible holiday scheme (buy & sell up to 1 week)
• Free private medical scheme

We are open to considering both Estimators and Assistant Estimators across the mechanical discipline. If interested, please get in touch. TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer.

If you have specific requirements or need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process due to a long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.