Mechanical estimator

Job Description

Elusav Recruitment are delighted to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator within one of world's most reputable and largest Engineering contractors, based in Glasgow.

As the Mechanical Estimator you will work as part of an established team of Mechanical & Electrical professionals the successful candidate will be involved in the production of competitive tenders / detailed estimates for pre-design or D&B projects.

Responsibilities:

* Advising managers of bid prospects.
* Attending pre & post tender interviews.
* Complying with specialist sub-contract quotes.
* Ensuring sub-contractor quotes comply with specification.
* Completing take-offs from tender drawings.
* Report regularly to management on competitor activity, market trends, and any other market dynamics that may be useful to management.

Requirements:

1. A Third Level Qualification in Quantity Surveying and/or Mechanical Engineering.
2. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Understand methods of measurement and the concept of cost/valuation reconciliations.
5. Excellent IT skills in relevant estimating packages.
6. Good working knowledge of Mechanical work packages.
7. Strong analytical ability.