Senior Mechanical Estimator

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join the team supporting the Net Zero project. This is an opportunity for an experienced estimator with a strong mechanical construction background to take a senior role within the estimating team, supporting accurate project pricing, cost forecasting and commercial submissions.
The Senior Mechanical Estimator position come with a hourly rate from £75.00 to £84.00 inside IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Lead and support estimating activities across assigned bid teams, including managing estimating workload and resources.
• Prepare accurate costings for materials, labour and equipment through detailed review of drawings and specifications.
• Review contract submission requirements and ensure all financial information and compliant design proposals are accurately captured.
• Establish and agree key plant rates, working closely with engineering and planning teams to agree construction methods, outputs and plant selection.
• Analyse subcontractor quotations and manage the preparation of preliminary and general expense pricing, including plant schedules and risk assessments.
• Prepare settlement papers and undertake adjustments required prior to financial submissions.
• Take responsibility for the sign-off of cost elements and ensure...