James Lewis is currently assisting a key client in their search for a Senior/Lead Mechanical Estimator to join a Top 30 M&E Contractor in the city who have been well established for over 23 years. As a privately owned Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor they provide services across Design & Build, full M&E services, HVAC, IT infrastructures, CCTV, security, access control and fire alarms. The company has been founded upon sound practises, quality installations and working closely with their clients on a range of projects which include, commercial, education, MOJ/custodial, residential, healthcare, data centres and healthcare ranging in value up to £20m. This is a hands-on role with a responsibility for the production of Mechanical tenders. Key responsibilities include: * You will have to break down client enquiries * Organise or complete the required surveys and prepare detailed Mechanical estimates, tenders and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being accurately estimated competitively, successfully and profitably * Identify, quantify and mitigate areas of commercial risk. * Support the Business in client meetings and estimation/tender presentations to help secure tendered opportunities * Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs * As the Lead E...