MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LIMITED
Mechanical Estimator
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Mechanical Estimator
Meridian are working with a well-established M&E contractor as they grow their commercial team in their Preston office with the hire of a Mechanical Estimator. If you're looking to join a commercial contractor with an excellent reputation and strong foundation of clients across the North-west, then this opportunity is perfect for you. Typical contracts include offices, hotels, schools, prisons, MoD's, high-security projects, and leisure centres etc.
Benefits
- Starting salary between £60k - £70k p.a (DoE)
- Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
- Working on regionalised contracts, without nationwide work
- Full company pension scheme
- Full SSP cover
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Office-based role, with flexible attitude to WFH
- Commercial benefits schemes such as gym and healthcare discounts
- Joining an existing, knowledgeable team with strong foundations in the North-west M&E region
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Requirements for the Role
- Prior knowledge of pricing commercial MEP building services on a variety of projects
- Ideally a working background within Mechanical installations/building services
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills, combined with existing knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office programmes
- Ability to be client-facing and customer-service skills, with end users, supply chain members, and subcontractors
- Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and 3D scans to change and adapt to client's needs and site restrictions
- Able to work with other members of the pre-construction team and design team, to adapt and problem-solve
- Excellent timekeeping skills with an ability to work to deadlines
Duties
- Working independently or as a larger team to draft mechanical tenders for upcoming projects in the North-west region
- Adapt existing tenders or pre-construction documents to suit changing project demands
- Analyse and interpret various designs and documents
- Produce cost-effective and compliant tenders with an understanding of building regulations, HSE, and mechanical building services
- Working closely across communication channels to collaborate and problem solve any potential problems during pre-construction and tender processes
- Attending site and client visits when required to expand upon existing relationships, and better understand upcoming projects and potential new opportunities
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If you're looking for a role as a Mechanical Estimator in a knowledgeable and well-established M&E team in the North-west then please apply directly to the advert or email for more information
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