Mechanical estimator

Position: Mechanical Estimator Location: Sheffield Salary: Circa 45-55K (Neg on experience) + Car Allowance GPS have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator for one of the UK rsquo;s leading multi-disciplined business service providers, offering a coordinated package of electrical, mechanical, data IT services and facilities management / maintenance solutions. The role of the Mechanical Estimator is to support the Mechanical department overseeing all aspects of estimating. Key Responsibilities: bull; Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. bull; Identifies labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. bull; Compile costs by analysing labour, material, and time requirements. bull; Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analysing information. bull; Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information. bull; Prepares special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends. bull; Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data. bull; Maintains a log of all estimates coming into and leaving the business and analyses win/ loss rates and reasoning. bull; Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. bull; Support the business in anyway necessary as appropriate when requested by Directors or Management. Key Criteria/Experience Required: * Previous experience in a similar position is essential * Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills * Good administration skills * Enjoy working with people * Have good spoken and written communication skills * Respect the importance of confidentiality, as you will be dealing with employees #39; personal details * Have good organising skills * Have problem solving skills * Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail * Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, word processing and excel