Mechanical Estimator (Commercial Projects) in Cheshire, Chester

Job Description Job Title: M&E Estimator \n Location: North West Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Job Type: Permanent \n \nAbout the Company\n \n An established and growing North West design, construction and fit-out business delivering high-quality workplace and commercial projects across the UK. \n The business provides an integrated service covering workplace design, construction, refurbishment and fit-out, with dedicated mechanical and electrical capabilities. Projects include CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs, commercial refurbishments, industrial projects and wider workplace environments. \n With a strong track record across office and commercial projects, the business is looking to strengthen its pre-construction team with an experienced M&E Estimator . \n \nThe Role\n \n We are looking for an experienced M&E Estimator to join the pre-construction team, responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical and electrical packages across a range of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. \n You will work closely with the wider estimating, design and project teams, taking projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission and handover. \n This role would suit an M&E Estimator with experience within commercial fit-out, office refurbishment or building services , who is looking for a long-term opportunity with an established contractor. \n \nKey Responsibilities\n \n \n \n Prepare accurate and competitive M&E estimates for commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. \n \n Price mechanical and electrical packages including labour, materials, plant and subcontract elements. \n \n Issue enquiries to M&E subcontractors and suppliers. \n \n Review subcontractor and supplier returns for accuracy, scope and compliance. \n \n Identify omissions, risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities within tender documentation. \n \n Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process. \n \n Assist with developing project budgets and ensuring commercial targets are achieved. \n \n Provide detailed handovers to the delivery team on successful projects. \n \n Support the wider estimating and commercial team where required. \n \n \nThe Ideal Candidate\n \n The successful candidate will ideally have: \n \n \n Proven experience working as an M&E Estimator within construction or building services. \n \n Strong experience pricing commercial fit-out, office refurbishment or similar projects . \n \n Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services. \n \n Experience pricing HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and associated mechanical services. \n \n Understanding of electrical installation packages and associated costs. \n \n Experience obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations. \n \n Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk. \n \n Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and estimating software. \n \n \nWhat's on Offer\n \n \n \n £45,000 - £65,000 salary \n \n Package \n \n Opportunity to join an established North West fit-out and construction business \n \n Strong pipeline of commercial and office projects \n \n Exposure to CAT A, CAT B and refurbishment schemes \n \n Varied M&E estimating workload \n \n Long-term career progression \n \n Professional and collaborative working environment \n \n \nApply\n \n If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris . \n Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. \n By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found o