Mechanical Estimator
Alternative Heat
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- Location
- Mallusk, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 1 day ago
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Alternative Heat
Construction · 201 to 500 employees
What We Do:We provide fully integrated design, build, and operational solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating schemes, drawing on extensive experience delivering similar projects for public sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We take genuine pride in the long-standing relationships we have built, working closely with our clients as trusted partners and continuing to support them on their journey toward net zero.
What you'll do
- Prepare accurate and competitive mechanical estimates
- Review project documentation
- Develop pricing strategies
- Identify value engineering opportunities
- Assess commercial risks
- Prepare high-quality tender submissions
- Support bid negotiations and handover to delivery teams
- Maintain estimating standards and mentor junior estimators
What you need
- This role is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and competitive mechanical estimates for decarbonisation projects, supporting successful work-winning and tender outcomes. The position involves reviewing project documentation, developing pricing strategies, identifying value engineering opportunities, and assessing commercial risks to produce robust and compliant estimates. Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, the role contributes to the preparation of high-quality tender submissions, supports bid negotiations, and ensures effective handover to delivery teams. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining estimating standards, improving cost data and benchmarking processes, mentoring junior estimators, and ensuring all work is delivered in line with company procedures, governance requirements, and submission deadlines.
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What We Do:We provide fully integrated design, build, and operational solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating schemes, drawing on extensive experience delivering similar projects for public sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We take genuine pride in the long-standing relationships we have built, working closely with our clients as trusted partners and continuing to support them on their journey toward net zero. Role Overview:The Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive mechanical estimates for decarbonisation and building services projects, managing the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission. This includes reviewing drawings and specifications, producing cost plans and quantity take-offs, sourcing subcontractor and supplier pricing, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities, and working closely with commercial, design, and operational teams to support successful project bids and handovers.Job Title | Mechanical Estimator Location | Mallusk Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience Reporting to | Head of EstimatingWhat You'll be DoingThis role is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and competitive mechanical estimates for decarbonisation projects, supporting successful work-winning and tender outcomes. The position involves reviewing project documentation, developing pricing strategies, identifying value engineering opportunities, and assessing commercial risks to produce robust and compliant estimates. Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, the role contributes to the preparation of high-quality tender submissions, supports bid negotiations, and ensures effective handover to delivery teams. Additionally, the position is responsible for maintaining estimating standards, improving cost data and benchmarking processes, mentoring junior estimators, and ensuring all work is delivered in line with company procedures, governance requirements, and submission deadlines.What You Need to HaveEmployee Benefits