Mechanical Estimator
2 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Mechanical Estimator | M&E Building Services | South Coast | £60,000£75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering projects from £200k to £5m across the commercial, office fit-out, healthcare, education, industrial, and leisure sectors. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality Mechanical Building Services installations and is known for its collaborative culture, technical capability, and long-standing client relationships. With a secure pipeline of repeat business and continued growth, they are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction team. Projects typically include full mechanical packages such as HVAC systems, heating and cooling plant, ventilation, pipework, public health services, plantroom installations, and mechanical refurbishments across a wide range of commercial environments. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to play a central part in securing future projects and working closely with design and delivery teams from early-stage enquiry through to tender submission. The Role Mechanical Estimator As Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects, pricing full mechanical packages from first principles through to final submission using Ensign estimating software. You will be involved throughout the pre-construction process, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure commercially sound and technically robust tenders. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing detailed and competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects, • Pricing full mechanical packages typically ranging from £200k to £5m, • Producing take-offs, equipment schedules, and labour calculations, • Compiling complete tender submissions using Ensign estimating software, • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and employers requirements, • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate quotations, • Identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-effective solutions, • Experience as a Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator, HVAC Estimator, M&E Estimator, or Mechanical Building Services Estimator, • Strong background within M&E or Mechanical Building Services contracting, • Proven experience using Ensign estimating software, • Experience pricing mechanical packages up to £5m+, • Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, plant, pipework, and associated services, • Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills, • Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and produce detailed tenders, • £60,000 £75,000, • Car Allowance, • Company Pension Scheme, • Life Cover (Death in Service), • Employee Wellbeing Support, • Company-Funded Training and Development, • Genuine Career Progression Opportunities JBRP1_UKTJ