Industrial Mechanical Estimator

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Industrial Estimator on behalf of our client, an established engineering business delivering complex mechanical and industrial projects for customers across a range of sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and prospective work, our client is looking to strengthen their commercial and estimating capability with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Industrial Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a strong mechanical engineering background who understands the full tendering process and can confidently take projects from initial enquiry and technical review through to detailed costing, commercial assessment and final tender submission.

The Role

As Mechanical Industrial Estimator, you will play a key role in securing new projects and ensuring opportunities are accurately and commercially priced.

You will be responsible for reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and associated documentation before developing comprehensive estimates covering labour, materials, plant, subcontract packages and other project costs.

Working closely with the commercial, engineering, procurement and project delivery teams, you will ensure tenders are technically compliant, commercially competitive and reflective of the resources required to successfully deliver each project.

The position will suit someone who combines strong mechanical knowledge with commercial awareness and who is comfortable working independently on estimates while collaborating with colleagues, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing mechanical and industrial tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission
Reviewing tender documentation, technical specifications, drawings, schedules and client requirements
Producing accurate and detailed cost estimates for mechanical engineering projects
Undertaking material and equipment take-offs from drawings and specifications
Calculating labour requirements, productivity rates and associated installation costs
Preparing detailed estimates covering labour, materials, plant, equipment, subcontractors and preliminaries
Obtaining competitive quotations from suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors
Analysing quotations to ensure technical and commercial compliance with tender requirements
Identifying potential cost savings, value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions
Identifying commercial and technical risks at tender stage and ensuring these are appropriately considered within the estimate
Preparing tender clarifications, exclusions, qualifications and assumptions
Working closely with procurement to establish accurate and competitive material and subcontract costs
Liaising with engineering and operational teams to understand proposed construction methodologies and programme requirements
Attending tender review meetings and presenting estimates to senior management
Supporting client meetings, tender interviews and commercial negotiations where required
Reviewing historical project data and completed project costs to improve the accuracy of future estimates
Maintaining accurate tender records, cost databases and supplier information
Supporting the commercial team with variations, additional works and project costings when required
Completing comprehensive handovers to project and commercial teams following successful tender awards
Developing strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to support future opportunities

Projects

The successful candidate will ideally have experience estimating mechanical packages within industrial environments.

Depending on your background, this could…