At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical estimating for exciting commercial and industrial projects worth up to £5 million.
- Company: Join a reputable and growing mechanical building services contractor in Coventry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Long-term career progression opportunities with a dynamic team and secured work pipeline.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-value projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven estimating experience and strong understanding of mechanical building services required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a well-established and growing mechanical building services contractor. They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their commercial team and take ownership of the estimating function as the business continues to expand into larger, full mechanical packages. This newly created role offers exposure to high-value commercial and industrial projects ranging from £250,000 to £5 million, with the opportunity to influence tender strategy, support pre-construction activity and contribute to the company’s long-term growth plans.
What will the role involve?
- Mechanical estimating - Producing accurate mechanical estimates and tender submissions
- Technical review - Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Project pricing - Pricing commercial and industrial mechanical building services projects
- Supplier engagement - Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Cost breakdowns - Preparing detailed cost breakdowns, tender reports and supporting commercial decision-making
- Pre-construction collaboration - Working closely with design, QS and project management teams to support tender strategy
- Value engineering - Identifying value engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness
- Commercial acumen - Assessing risk, margin, programme and scope considerations within tender submissions
- Project handover - Supporting structured handovers to the delivery team
- Relationship building - Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Tender management - Managing multiple tenders simultaneously while meeting submission deadlines
- Software proficiency - Using estimating software and spreadsheet based tools to produce accurate costings
Who are we looking for?
- Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification preferred
- Proven estimating experience within the mechanical contracting sector
- Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems and commercial tendering
- Experience using estimating software or similar digital tools
- Excellent analytical, numerical and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to liaise professionally with clients, consultants and suppliers
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines
- Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits include:
- £5,000 annual car allowance during probation
- Company car upon successful completion of probation
- Private healthcare
- Death in Service cover
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid/Flexible working (typically 2–3 days office based)
- Long term career progression within a growing business
- Opportunity to work on commercial and industrial projects valued between £250k and £5m
- Supportive team environment with a strong pipeline of secured work
This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and expanding organisation offering long-term stability, professional development and the chance to play a key role in delivering high-value mechanical building services projects.
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Senior Mechanical Estimator employer: Harper Recruitment Group
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