Estimator – Mechanical Building Services

Warrington

9 months ago

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Estimator – Mechanical Building Services

Job Title: Estimator – Mechanical Building Services

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Estimates, Boilers, Chillers, ASHP, GSHP, Heat Pumps, Ancillaries, M&E, Building Services, Facilities Managements, End Users, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Sales, HVAC, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Location: Commutable to Warrington

Remuneration: £40,000 - £50,000

Benefits: Car allowance & private healthcare, death in service, 24 days holiday

The role of the Estimator – Mechanical Building Services will involve:

Mechanical Estimator position dealing with a range of mechanical building service & maintenance contracts
Receiving and reviewing enquiries from end users and facilities management companies
Carrying out site surveys to gain a better understanding of project requirements
Review drawings, specifications, and documentation to assist in preparing quotes and support in developing larger estimates
Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive prices
Presenting quotes to client and following project through to completion
Build and develop client relationships to understand specific client needs and understand key drivers and discover future opportunities
Working on projects ranging in value from £10k to £200k

The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Mechanical Building Services experience with:
Must have experience as a Mechanical Estimator, dealing with a range of HVAC products such as boilers, heat pumps, chillers and ancillaries
Working knowledge of heating, domestic water, chilled water and basic gas in live environments
Ideally will have a HNC in Building Services, however experience weighs heavier
IT literate (Microsoft Office & Estimating software)
High levels of attention to detail and organisation
Full UK driving license

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, with an enviable reputation in the marketplace. We pride ourselves on surpassing client and candidate expectations again and again. Our core focus is within the construction market sector, and includes such sectors as: Estimator, Estimating, Estimates, Boilers, Chillers, ASHP, GSHP, Heat Pumps, Ancillaries, M&E, Building Services, Facilities Managements, End Users, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Sales, HVAC, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

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