Job Description:

Our client are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join their team. 

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Mechanical Estimator to join our team based in Manchester.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for mechanical building services projects. Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams, you will help ensure tenders are commercially competitive, technically accurate and submitted within agreed deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a professional team and contribute to the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of mechanical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for mechanical installation projects.

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, tender documents and bills of quantities.

• Undertake detailed material take-offs and calculate labour, plant and subcontractor costs.

• Estimate mechanical services, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, pipework and associated building services.

• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Identify commercial risks, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify tender requirements.

• Ensure estimates are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted within deadlines.

• Maintain estimating records, cost databases and supplier pricing information.

• Assist with tender negotiations, post-tender queries and value engineering exercises.

• Prepare detailed tender handovers for the contracts and project delivery teams.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator or in a similar role within the mechanical contracting or building services industry.

• A strong understanding of mechanical building services installations.

• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.

• Experience in cost estimating, material take-offs and labour calculations.

• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs and margins.

• Excellent numerical, analytical and organisational skills.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• The ability to manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.

Relevant mechanical engineering or building services qualifications would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Convince us your're worth  more 

• Full-time, permanent employment.

• The opportunity to work on a varied range of mechanical projects.

• A supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunities for career development and progression.

• Additional company benefits to be discussed at interview.