Senior Mechanical Estimator Newtownabbey Permanent + Benefits Gentech Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Newtownabbey, who are currently recruiting a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their growing team Key Responsibilities Preparation of tender/enquiry review pack to help inform bid/no bid decisions. Ability to read & review schematics & designs prior to completing any take off. Complete mechanical take offs from schematics & 3-D designs and collate into material & labour costs. Liaise with commercial team to analyse labour requirements for each project and pull together associated costs for review. Obtain & review specialist supplier & sub-contractors quotes. To attend site meetings alongside design engineers & contracts managers as required both pre & post contract award. Prepare handover pack & attend internal post award meetings for successful projects to discuss and review breakdown of estimate with delivery team. Quantity take-off, BOQ preparation and unit rate buildups. Any other duties deemed necessary by management. Essential Third level qualification in a Mechanical, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience. Minimum of 5 years experience in a mechanical estimating role, on Mechanical projects from high-level budget enquiries; detailed design pricing; to full tender pricing. Knowledge of commercial conditions and the need for attention to detail. Working knowledge of labour, plant, materials and equipment rates. Experience in reading & understanding schematics and completing detailed take-offs. Experience in Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. To discuss this role further, please contact Gemma Dunlop on or email Skills: Mechanical Senior Estimator Cost Engineering Mechanical Projects