Junior HVAC Estimator - Launch Your Mechanical Career

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior Mechanical Estimator to support the estimating team across HVAC tenders. You’ll review drawings, specs, schedules and client requirements while assisting with take-offs, supplier inquiries, cost comparisons and tender returns.

You will help price works across air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and plant, and you’ll develop your understanding of how projects are designed, priced, installed and maintained with guidance from senior

Qualifications

• You could already be working as a Junior Mechanical Estimator, Trainee Estimator, Estimating Assistant, HVAC Estimator, Mechanical Coordinator, Project Administrator or Junior Mechanical Engineer.
• A background in air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, mechanical services, plumbing, pipework or building services would be useful.
• You may also be an AC engineer or mechanical engineer looking to move into estimating.
• You should be comfortable reading drawings or willing to learn quickly.
• You will need good attention to detail, solid communication skills and the confidence to ask questions when something does not look right.
• You should be comfortable using Excel and general Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Trimble, Ensign, ConQuest, Causeway or similar systems would be useful, but not essential at junior level.
• A mechanical trade background, HNC, HND, building services qualification, engineering qualification or HVAC apprenticeship would all be relevant.
• A full UK driving licence would be useful for site visits.

Responsibilities

• You will support the estimating team with mechanical and HVAC tenders.
• You will help review drawings, specifications, schedules, site information and client requirements.
• You will assist with take-offs, supplier enquiries, subcontractor quotations, cost comparisons and tender returns.
• You will help price works across air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing, water services, plant, controls interfaces and associated mechanical systems.
• You will speak with suppliers to gather technical information, lead times, costs and product options.
• You will help prepare budget estimates, schedules of quantities, detailed cost estimates and tender documentation.
• You will support site surveys where required, helping understand existing systems, access issues, plant locations and potential installation constraints.
• You will work closely with directors, project managers, engineers, CAD support and the service team to understand how projects are designed, priced, installed and maintained.
• You will help identify scope gaps, drawing issues, exclusions, risks and areas where clarification is needed before a price is submitted.
• You will assist with handover information once a project is secured, making sure the delivery team understands the tender allowance, scope and assumptions.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Excel

Reading drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Building services

HVAC knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND Building Services

HVAC apprenticeship

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Trimble

Ensign

ConQuest

Causeway

Job description

Bimplus in the United Kingdom is seeking a junior Mechanical Estimator to support the estimating team across HVAC tenders. You’ll review drawings, specs, schedules and client requirements while assisting with take-offs, supplier inquiries, cost comparisons and tender returns.

You will help price works across air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and plant, and you’ll develop your understanding of how projects are designed, priced, installed and maintained with guidance from senior