Mechanical Estimator

Strong Group are acting on behalf of their client who are experts in engineering services & Facilities management.

They are recruiting for a Mechanical Estimator on a permanent basis.

This position would be working on multiple sites nationwide, but candidate would preferably live in Hertfordshire.

Job Specification:

• Initial RFI review to ensure that all of the required tender information & requirements have been established.
• Attend client sites to gather information and develop positive relations, ensuring that both the site conditions and project requirements are fully understood.
• Carry out design work, calculations and cost build up to produce a well-presented bid that is both understandable to each client as well as the Project delivery team who have the build and construction responsibility for the installation.
• Obtain external quotations for specific materials, equipment and occasional subcontract activities.
• Put together competitive bids & estimates.
• Contact clients, follow up and track all submissions, overcome possible objections and make any necessary bid amendments.
• Attend tender, pre-start meetings, negotiating pre-contract terms and conditions as well as documenting any agreements reached.
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are incorporated into all proposed activities and tender submissions.

Candidate Specification:

• Mechanical qualifications
• Experience in an previous mechanical estimating role
• Experience of undertaking take offs
• UK Mechanical experience
• Experience of attending tender meetings
• Team player with an enthusiastic, positive approach
• Full driving licence
• Construction industry experience
• Computer Literate – Experience in all Microsoft programs

The salary on offer is between £50,000 – £60,000

If you would like to here more about this role please call Terri @ SRG on 02030060071 or send CV to terri.boxell@strong-group.co.uk