Mechanical & Electrical estimator

Electrical & Mechanical Estimator Wigan, Atherton Salary: DOE Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm ASH integrated services are currently seeking a E&M estimator to join an award-winning company based in the wigan area. It is essential that the applicant has experience in the Mechanical & Electrical sector and with preferably min 3 years’ experience in estimation. As an estimator your duties will be: * Analysing drawings to produce costs and additional costs * Produce net cost tender document for the relevant project * Attend client meetings to discuss tender * Visit site for relevant tender process * Discuss with clients or employer agent where necessary on tender issues and queries * Discuss with subcontractor’s work involved on proposed projects * Provide input on successful tenders when required * Arrange handover of all relevant documentation for successful tender * Provide comparison schedules of subcontractors and supplier costs * Calculation of prices using Estimating software package * Compile estimates including monitoring prices to identify compliant and non-compliant prices and source additional/ alternative prices * Provide tracking correspondence for pricing enquiries Skills & Experience: * Be able to interact closely with other members of bid team and other disciplines * Be flexible to cope with fluctuating workload and client deadlines * Possess excellent communication and presentation skills * Be able to review and understand engineering specifications, work scopes and drawings * Experience within a construction or M&E estimating or design role. * Good numeracy skills