Senior / Lead Mechanical Estimator

Strong Group are working with an well-known, established M&E contractor based near Belfast who are actively searching for a capable Senior Mechanical Estimator to join them on a permanent basis.

Projects are in various sectors, with a good mix of both competitive and negotiated tendering.

D&B experience is essential.

Job Description for a Senior / Lead Mechanical Estimator:

Appraising tender documents and preparing estimates as necessary
Measuring builders quantities and managing the preparation of Bills of Quantities
Pricing of Bills of Quantities including build costs, preliminaries and fees
Preparing sub-contract and material enquiries
Maintaining good relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers
First principles pricing for selected trades using the company standard outputs
Leading tender adjudication meetings
Risk and value management of tenders. This includes spotting, taking advantage of and advising internal teams on potential risks and opportunities in a tender/project
Investigate and price Value Engineering cost savings where applicable
To attend client presentations and providing information to clients in a professional manner
Being the point of contact with clients including raising & answering queries etc
Communicate effectively at all times with both clients and internal companies / departments
Attend and takes notes of any meetings relevant to the project
Ensuring accurate tracking of all tender documentation
Researching and understanding current market prices for subcontractors and materials
Preparing budget estimates and cost plans
Measuring and pricing accurate complete cost plans
Maintaining records and historical data as reference for future cost plan preparation and back checking procured schemes
Carry out reasonable additional duties as and when required

Person Specification:

5+ years experience in estimating of design & build contracts
Residential / Commercial experience
Relevant industry qualification preferable (BSc, HND etc)
Capable of using Trimble and Contract Master softwares

Salary has been quoted as circa. £50,000 pa plus package

THE CLIENT IS WILLING TO CONSIDER AN EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATE WITH HIGHER SALARY REQUIREMENTS WITH SCOPE TO OPEN A LEAD ESTIMATOR ROLE