Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator - Yorkshire £45,000 - £55,000 basic, bonus, pool car for site visits and benefits Client, Job Role, and expectations With 16+ years’ experience within the industry, our client has developed an enviable reputation as a leading Mechanical and Electrical services provider primarily within 3 key areas but not limited to, industrial, education, and commercial. Although they operate UK wide the vast majority of their work is conducted on projects in Yorkshire where their HQ is in the Wakefield area. As projects increase in complexity and constraints become tighter, the need to provide best value through technology has never been more challenging. They set a new standard for the integration of services and information, ultimately achieving seamless approach to the delivery of every project they undertake. Key Accountabilities include: * Working on multiple estimates/construction contracts at the same time * Prepare design/build budget estimates and value engineering estimates * Solicit subcontractor bids/vendor quotations * Ensure projects are completed within time frame and budget * Create estimating spreadsheets and detailed proposals * Assist with determining scope through pre-construction meetings * Analyse job cost estimating data from reports * Mentor and support colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices * Liaise with clients to understand their needs and provide technical advice where necessary * Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure estimates are realistic and achievable To be successful in this role, you will need to be self-motivated, creative, a team player, good communicator and able to clearly articulate bespoke solutions to key stakeholders both internally and externally. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the commercial acumen to understand the needs of customers and the needs of their client are also essential, as is the ability and desire to absorb information. The successful candi