Estimating Director – HVAC, Mechanical & Water in Glasgow

At Protech Group, we don’t just deliver engineering solutions — we keep workplaces safe, systems reliable, and standards high. From installations and maintenance to complex multi-discipline projects across the UK, our teams take pride in doing things properly. Safety, quality, and care are at the heart of it all.

We’re looking for a Head of Estimating to join us — someone who brings expertise, professionalism, and a proactive mindset to everything they do. Someone who understands what good looks like and knows how to make it part of everyday working life.

What the role’s about

You will lead and manage a high-performing estimating team in providing accurate and competitive customer-focused cost estimates for HVAC, mechanical services, and water projects. The Head of Estimating will ensure compliance with industry regulations, develop the estimating team, and support the bid process to secure profitable projects while meeting customers' bespoke requirements.

You’ll fit right in if you…

• Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on excellence and surpassing the customer requirements.
• Identify training and development needs within the team and implement appropriate programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Customer-Focused Estimating and Costing:

• Oversee the preparation of detailed cost estimates for HVAC, mechanical services, and water projects, ensuring they meet customers’ bespoke requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and competitiveness in all cost estimates, tailored to client specifications.
• Review and approve estimates prepared by team members, ensuring they align with customer expectations.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay updated with industry regulations and ensure all estimates comply with relevant standards and guidelines.
• Implement and maintain best practices in estimating processes.

Project Management Support:

• Provide cost information and support to project managers.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and financial reports.
• Track project costs and update estimates as necessary to reflect changes in scope or conditions.
• Participate in project handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project management.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend client meetings to discuss and clarify project requirements and deliverables.
• Provide technical and cost advice to clients and project teams, ensuring their bespoke needs are met.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in HVAC, mechanical services, and water projects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in the estimating function.
• Maintain and update the estimating database and cost libraries.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification or membership in relevant industry bodies (e.g., HVCA, CIBSE) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical estimating, with a focus on HVAC, mechanical services, and water projects.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing estimating teams.
• Experience in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors is preferred.
• Extensive technical knowledge within the HVAC, mechanical services, and water industries.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills and ability to interpret contracts.
• Proficiency in estimating software and tools.

What success looks like

• Safer sites.
• High-quality work.
• Informed teams.
• Strong relationships.

Join Protech Group — where we look after people, take pride in the details, and believe doing things right is always worth it. Protech is committed to driving diversity and inclusion across its workforce, striving to attract and develop the best talent regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or any other factor, and building a diverse and supportive culture of respect and fairness for all. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.