Estimator in Derby

Location: Derby
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday

Red Rock Consultants are working with a well-established mechanical building services contractor delivering design, installation, and maintenance solutions across commercial and residential projects. Our expertise covers plumbing and heating systems, HVAC, ventilation, gas services, and energy-efficient technologies. We work on projects of varying scale, from smaller developments through to complex, multi-discipline installations, supporting clients throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse project drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits to verify scope, measure works, and gather information for accurate estimating.
• Produce material take-offs, labour costs, plant hire, preliminaries, and subcontractor costs.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate returned quotations.
• Prepare and present tender submissions, cost breakdowns, and commercial reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and procurement to ensure estimates reflect design intent and risk.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, supplier rates, and cost libraries.
• Support value engineering, risk assessment, and cost optimisation.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with design-and-build projects and integrated MEP contracts.
• Understanding of UK construction standards, contracts, and regulatory frameworks.
• Previous site-based mechanical services exposure would be an advantage.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Estimator in mechanical services, building services, or construction.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical building systems, including plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, heating, and related disciplines.
• Proven track record of preparing competitive and accurate tender estimates.
• Experience attending site surveys and reading construction drawings.
• Proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and industry standard tools.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and commercial awareness skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional qualifications such as HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent estimating experience (preferred).