Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Estimator – Building Services

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car + Package
Employment: Permanent

We are working with an established and highly regarded Building Services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator.

This is a key appointment within the business, suited to an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong background in the M&E contracting sector. You will take responsibility for producing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a varied portfolio of projects, including major multi-million-pound schemes.

The Role

Working closely with the Pre-Construction and Commercial teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Producing accurate material and labour take-offs.
• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation.
• Preparing detailed cost plans and tender summaries.
• Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings where required.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure an effective handover following successful tenders.
• Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative technical solutions.
• Managing multiple tenders simultaneously and ensuring submissions are completed within agreed timescales.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong understanding of mechanical building services installations.

You should have:

• Previous estimating experience within an M&E or Building Services contractor.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical services, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water and associated pipework systems.
• Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and schedules.
• A good understanding of labour, material and subcontract costs.
• Experience tendering projects within the commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or similar sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively to tender deadlines.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Mechanical Estimators looking to step into a more senior position, as well as established Senior Estimators seeking their next move.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent position with a successful Building Services contractor offering a strong pipeline of secured and prospective work.

The successful candidate will join an experienced pre-construction team and have the opportunity to play an important role in securing significant mechanical and M&E projects across the region.

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car + Package, dependent upon experience.