Mechanical estimator

Forde Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Estimator on behalf of our client in Sheffield. The role of the Mechanical Estimator is to support the Mechanical department overseeing all aspects of estimating within this department. Job Title: Mechanical Estimator Department/Group: M E Location: Sheffield Salary - GBP50,000 + Car Allowance Reporting To: Operations Manager - M E Division RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. * Identifies labour, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents. * Compile costs by analysing labour, material, and time requirements. * Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analysing information. * Presents prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information. * Prepares special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends. * Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data. * Maintains a log of all estimates coming into and leaving the business and analyses win/ loss rates and reasoning. * Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. * Support the business in anyway necessary as appropriate when requested by Directors or Management. REQUIREMENTS * Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills * The ideal candidate will have previous mechanical estimating experience within the building services/construction industry. * Good administration skills; * Enjoy working with people; * Respect the importance of confidentiality, as you will be dealing with employees #39; personal details * Excellent numeracy skills This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Forde Recruitment Ltd who are operating as an Employment Business. Unfortunately, due to the high volumes of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion and continue to search on our website for additional opportunities