Mechanical Estimator - Building Services in Lincolnshire

Put your mechanical estimating expertise to work on varied building services projects with an established, employee-owned contractor. RecruitME is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator to join an experienced estimating team within a specialist Mechanical, Electrical and Construction business near Sleaford. The contractor delivers projects across commercial, healthcare, education, residential and leisure sectors, alongside significant Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Justice work . With more than two decades of industry experience, over 80 directly employed colleagues and in-house design, construction and off-site manufacturing capabilities, the business offers strong technical support throughout the tender and delivery process. Benefits Up to £58,000 basic salary, depending on experience. Company car allowance. Performance-related bonus. 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays and your birthday. Company pension and Employee Ownership Trust scheme. Free office lunches and parking. Company laptop and mobile phone. Training, career development and long-service holiday benefits. Monday to Friday working hours. The Mechanical Estimator role You'll prepare accurate, competitive tenders for mechanical building services installations, managing the estimating process from initial enquiry through to project handover. Responsibilities include: Pricing HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and public health systems. Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents. Completing material take-offs and calculating labour, plant and subcontractor costs. Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations. Preparing tender submissions, pricing schedules, qualifications and clarifications. Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities. Working with design, commercial and project delivery teams. Considering modular and off-site fabrication solutions to improve cost, programme and quality. Managing tender deadlines and handing successful projects over to delivery teams. The contractor's preferred individual project size is around £7m, with capability to deliver larger packages. What you'll need Experience as a Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator or M&E Estimator with a strong mechanical bias. At least five years' experience within the construction industry. Experience preparing mechanical estimates, tenders and material take-offs. Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing installations. Confidence interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Commercial awareness, accurate costing skills and attention to detail. Strong communication, organisation and deadline management. Microsoft Office skills and a full UK driving licence. Experience using Amtech or Trimble estimating software would be advantageous, as would exposure to Defence projects, electrical building services or general construction. Why join? You'll work alongside experienced engineers in an employee-owned business with capabilities spanning design, installation and maintenance. Its in-house BIM team and off-site manufacturing facility provide practical opportunities to develop competitive, well-engineered proposals. Apply now through RecruitME for a confidential conversation about this Mechanical Estimator opportunity. TPBN1_UKTJ