Job Description:

Mechanical Estimator | Building Services Contractor | Hampshire | £70,000-£85,000 + Benefits Package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a well-established Building Services contractor delivering projects across the commercial, fast-track office fit-out, healthcare, education, industrial, and leisure sectors, with values typically ranging from £1m to £4m.

The Company

This respected Building Services contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical installations and maintaining long-standing client relationships across multiple sectors.

The business is known for its collaborative culture, technical expertise, and supportive working environment, providing employees with genuine responsibility, autonomy, and long-term career development opportunities.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the company is looking to appoint a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction team. 

The Role – Mechanical Estimator

Working closely with the pre-construction team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects from initial enquiry through to final submission.

You will assess project opportunities, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, prepare detailed cost estimates, review technical specifications and drawings, and contribute towards securing profitable and deliverable projects.

Projects include HVAC systems, pipework, public health services, heating and cooling plant, plantroom installations, and associated mechanical building services.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Estimator within Building Services.
• Strong background pricing mechanical installation projects within contractor environments.
• Experience using Ensign estimating software would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, pipework, public health services, heating and cooling plant, and associated mechanical building services.
• Good commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and produce detailed tenders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Remuneration Package – Mechanical Estimator

• £70,000-£85,000
• Electric Vehicle or Travel Allowance
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme (Paid Year on Year)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Cover (Death in Service)
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Company-Funded Training and Development
• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Next Steps

If you would like to be considered for this Mechanical Estimator position, please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.

This role would suit candidates currently working as:

• Mechanical Estimator
• Senior Mechanical Estimator
• M&E Estimator
• Building Services Estimator
• Mechanical Pre-Construction Estimator