Job Title: Mechanical Estimator Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Salary: Up to £55,000 - depending on experience Benefits: Car allowance 20 days holiday Bank Holidays, company pension & healthcare A leading mechanical and electrical building services contractor are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their expanding team. They deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across a range of sectors including commercial, mixed us residential, residential and education. As the Mechanical Estimator you be key in the pre-construction process, supporting the commercial team in producing accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning, and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value. You will be work within an established M&E estimating team in preparing mechanical estimates up to £5 million, so previous experience is essential. The Mechanical Estimator will have the following duties and responsibilities: * Preparing accurate and competitive mechanical tenders for a range of building services projects using estimating software packages. * Conduct take-offs from drawings and specifications. * Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission. * Attend site surveys or tender interviews as necessary. * Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification. * Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness. * Liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as required within the enquiry to support accurate cost planning. * Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received. * Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: * Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing and public health) and their installation methods. * Experience within in similar position as a Mechanical Estimator ideally with project values up to £5m. * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. * The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders. * The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders. * Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. * Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. * Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. * Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (desirable). Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator MEP Estimator, M&E Estimator)