Mechanical Estimator

ID Recruitment are working with a growing Mechanical and Electrical Engineering company to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator. The successful candidate will join the estimation department and will work on various projects throughout the West of Ireland.   

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual who is motivated, organised and possesses strong technical knowledge in M&E Tendering. The successful candidate will join an established team working on projects within the Commercial, Industrial and Pharmaceutical fields delivering design solutions.

The role offers career progression opportunities as well as an excellent benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce estimates and costs plans for multiple complex projects
  


• Assess tender documentation requirements and present tender launch proposals
  


• Identify resources to complete the bid
  


• Identify potential risks and opportunities
  


• Compile comprehensive analytical net cost estimates for works including preliminary items in line with the Company’s standards to win work
  


• Liaise regularly with construction planners, design managers, bid managers, consultants and our supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and tender proposals
  


• Present net cost tenders for internal adjudication
  


• Conversion of estimates to tender submission
  


• Handover of successful tender information such that operational teams are suitably briefed
  


• Participate in post tender negotiations with Clients to secure individual projects
  


• Bi-monthly review of tendering rates to ensure they are in line with current market value 
  

Skills and Experience

• Relevant Third Level Qualifications
  


• 2+ years’ min. industry experience preferably in Mechanical Engineering
  


• Excellent IT Skills and adaptability
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good commercial acumen
  


• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
  


• A team player who is a good multi-tasker and flexible in adapting to the demands of challenging project environments