Junior Mechanical Estimator

Elite Hire Solutions; Cannock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions in Cannock is seeking a Junior Mechanical Estimator to move from a plumbing or mechanical installation background into estimating. You’ll learn to price and prepare tenders for mechanical building services, working with the existing estimating team and receiving full training.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specs, pricing labour and materials, obtaining quotes, and supporting tender submissions while liaising with suppliers and clients.

Qualifications

• Background in plumbing or mechanical building services.
• Interest in moving into estimating.
• Comfort with numbers and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Review drawings, specs and schedules.
• Price labour, materials and subcontractor packages.
• Assist with take-offs and quantities.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support tender submissions.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Develop knowledge of mechanical services estimating.
• Work with senior estimating and commercial teams.

Skills

Plumbing background

Estimating basics

Drawing interpretation

Job description

Junior Mechanical Estimator

Cannock | M&E Contractor | Up to £40,000 DOE

Are you a Plumber, Mechanical Engineer or experienced Mechanical Installer looking to get off the tools and move into estimating?

We're working with an established M&E contractor based in Cannock who are looking to bring in a Junior Mechanical Estimator and train someone with the right technical background and attitude.

This could be a great opportunity for someone from a plumbing / mechanical building services background who understands how systems are installed and now wants to develop a career within mechanical estimating.

The Role

You’ll work alongside the existing estimating team, learning how to price and prepare tenders for a range of mechanical building services projects.

You’ll be involved in:

• Assisting with mechanical estimates and tenders
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and schedules
• Pricing labour, materials and subcontract packages
• Assisting with take-offs and quantities
• Obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and clients
• Developing your knowledge of mechanical building services and estimating
• Working closely with the senior estimating and commercial teams

Who We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in speaking with people who have a plumbing or mechanical installation background and are looking for their next career move.

You could be:

• A Qualified Plumber looking to come off the tools
• A Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Installer
• A Plumbing Supervisor looking for an office-based role
• A Mechanical Improver with strong technical knowledge
• Someone already assisting with pricing or estimating
• Someone with good knowledge of commercial building services who wants to learn estimating
  • Someone with good knowledge of commercial building services who wants to learn estimating

  Estimating experience isn't essential — the key is having a good understanding of mechanical services, being comfortable with numbers and drawings, and having the right attitude to learn.

  What's On Offer?

  • Up to £40,000 depending on experience
  • Cannock
  • Established M&E Contractor
  • Full training and development into Mechanical Estimating
  • Office-based role
  • Genuine long-term career progression

  If you're currently working on the tools and thinking “I want to get into estimating”, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been looking for