Junior Mechanical Estimator

Junior Mechanical Estimator(Thermal Insulation)

Location:Chelmsford
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent (Monday-Friday)
Salary:£30,000-£40,000 DOE +Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing thermal insulation contractor with over 25 years of industry experience, delivering high-quality insulation solutions across commercial, industrialand energy sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Junior Mechanical Estimator.

The Role

We are seeking a Junior Mechanical Estimator with proven experience to manage projects from quantity take-off through to final quotation and tender submission.

Working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients, you will prepare accurate, competitive tenders and play a key role in securing new business.

Key Responsibilities

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• Review drawings, specificationsand tender documents.
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• Complete detailed quantity take-offs for pipework, ductwork, vessels and tanks.
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• Prepare labour, material and subcontractor cost estimates.
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• Use mechanical estimating software to produce estimates and quotations.
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• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor pricing.
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• Prepare tender submissions and commercial cost breakdowns.
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• Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
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• Attend site surveys and pre-tender meetings where required.
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• Support negotiations and project handover following contract award.
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Requirements

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• Proven experience as a Junior Mechanical Estimator preferably within the thermal insulation industry but not essential.
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• Experience managing projects from take-off to final quotation.
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• Experience with Ensign software or similar.
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• Strong understanding of insulation systems, materials and specifications.
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• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
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• Excellent commercial, numericaland communication skills.
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Opportunity to join a well-established business with over 25 years of success.
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• Long-term career progression.
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• Diverse and high-profile projects.
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• Supportive team environment and ongoing development.
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Based on the south coast of England, The On Site Group are a specialist recruitment consultancy supplying into the Construction, M & E, Industrial and Data Centre sectors. We have successfully supplied throughout the UK and Europe from Helsinki to Amsterdam and Paris to Frankfurt.

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