Estimator Construction

Salary: Up to £58,000, depending on experience Benefits: Car allowance, performance-related bonus, employee ownership scheme, 33 days' holiday and more Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, full time Are you a Mechanical Estimator looking for interesting projects, an experienced team and the opportunity to develop your career in an employee-owned business? RecruitME is recruiting for an established mechanical, electrical and construction contractor delivering building services projects across the UK. You'll join its estimating team, preparing competitive tenders for mechanical packages from initial enquiry through to handover. With in-house design and off-site manufacturing capabilities, the business can offer you the technical support to develop well-considered bids and explore practical engineering solutions. What's on offer Salary up to £58,000 , depending on experience Company car allowance and performance-related bonus 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays and your birthday Company pension and Employee Ownership Trust scheme Free office lunches and parking Laptop and mobile phone Training and career development Additional holiday through long service Monday to Friday working hours The role As Mechanical Estimator, you'll prepare tenders for building services projects covering heating, ventilation, plumbing and public health systems. You'll work closely with colleagues across design, commercial and project delivery to develop accurate, competitive proposals. Projects span a range of sectors, including defence, secure environments, healthcare, education, commercial and residential buildings. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents. Preparing material take-offs and calculating labour, plant and subcontractor costs. Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Preparing pricing schedules, tender submissions and clarifications. Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities. Considering off-site fabrication and modular solutions where appropriate. Managing tender deadlines and handing successful projects over to the delivery team. What we're looking for We'd like to hear from experienced Mechanical Estimators, Senior Mechanical Estimators or M&E Estimators with a strong mechanical building services background. You'll need: Experience preparing mechanical building services estimates and tenders. At least five years' experience in the construction industry. Knowledge of heating, ventilation and plumbing systems. The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Confidence managing deadlines and working with suppliers and subcontractors. Microsoft Office skills and a full UK driving licence. Experience with Amtech or Trimble estimating software, electrical building services, general construction or projects in defence and secure environments would be an advantage. Why apply? This is an opportunity to join an employee-owned contractor where estimating, design and delivery teams work together. You'll be able to draw on in-house engineering expertise and explore approaches such as modular construction, while developing your experience across a varied project portfolio. Interested? Apply through RecruitME for a confidential conversation about the role. TPBN1_UKTJ