Senior Mechanical Estimator – Decarbonisation Projects

Vital Energi; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death-in-service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join the Work Winning team in a hybrid role at our Blackburn Office. You will prepare accurate prime cost estimates for mechanical components of bids and liaise with engineers, consultants and subcontractors to build robust estimates.

The role focuses on mechanically-based building services like heat networks, HVAC, energy centres and decarbonisation projects across the UK, with opportunities to influence design choices and value

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical estimating/costing for M&E/MEP projects.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to analyse drawings and specs to prepare estimates.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estimating team with Mechanical bids and tenders.
• Prepare and submit prime cost estimates using estimating software.
• Liaise with engineers, consultants and subcontractors to construct estimates.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and other docs to prepare estimates.
• Identify and provide alternative design proposals and value engineering options.
• Establish and maintain tender processes and conduct negotiations.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Organise tender documentation.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Excel

Costing/pricing

Drawings/specs analysis

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Trimble Estimating Software

Enterprise Estimating Software

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join the Work Winning team in a hybrid role at our Blackburn Office. You will prepare accurate prime cost estimates for mechanical components of bids and liaise with engineers, consultants and subcontractors to build robust estimates.

The role focuses on mechanically-based building services like heat networks, HVAC, energy centres and decarbonisation projects across the UK, with opportunities to influence design choices and value