M&E Estimator

Global Recruitment Group; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000

Growth opportunities

Direct involvement in shaping estimat

Build client/supplier relationships

Progress with expanding M&E operation

Job summary

Global Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced M&E Estimator for a Hamilton-based building services contractor. You will own the estimating and tendering process for mechanical and electrical projects, driving opportunities and helping shape the front end of the business.

The role offers up to £60,000 depending on experience, with opportunities to influence strategy, strengthen tender processes and build client and supplier relationships across sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&E estimating within building services.
• Experience preparing and pricing mechanical and electrical tenders.
• Understanding of M&E installations, drawings, specifications and costs.
• Ability to identify profitable opportunities with commercial awareness.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial approach to develop expanding M&E operation.
• Comfort contributing ideas to drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for mechanical and electrical installation projects.
• Review tender docs, drawings and specs to establish project requirements.
• Carry out material take-offs, labour calculations, and cost analysis.
• Obtain, review and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare and submit tender returns within deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work with management to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Help develop estimating systems, processes, and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall commercial strategy and growth plan.

Skills

M&E estimating

Tender pricing

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

M&E Estimator

Salary up to £60,000

Hamilton, Scotland

Full-time

About the opportunity

Global Recruitment Group is working in partnership with an ambitious and growing building services contractor based in Hamilton to recruit an experienced M&E Estimator.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in mechanical and electrical estimating who wants more than just a traditional estimating role. Our client is continuing to develop its M&E offering and is looking for a commercially minded individual who can play a key role in building, shaping and developing the front end of the business.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the company's growth strategy, strengthen tendering processes, build relationships with clients and suppliers, and help secure new projects across a range of sectors.

The role

As M&E Estimator, you will take ownership of the estimating and tendering process, producing accurate, competitive and commercially sound quotations for mechanical and electrical building services projects.

Working closely with senior management and the wider team, you will help identify new opportunities, assess project viability and ensure tenders are prepared to a high standard. This role will suit someone who combines strong technical estimating ability with commercial awareness and a proactive, business-development mindset.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for mechanical and electrical installation projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules to establish project requirements.
• Carry out accurate material take-offs, labour calculations and cost analysis.
• Obtain, review and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Prepare and submit tender returns within agreed deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with management to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Help develop estimating systems, processes and procedures to support the growth of the M&E division.
• Contribute to the overall commercial strategy, helping position the business for long-term success.

About you

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A strong background in M&E estimating, ideally within a building services contractor or similar environment.
• Proven experience preparing and pricing mechanical and electrical tenders.
• A good understanding of M&E installations, construction drawings, specifications and project costs.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and influence business growth.
• The ambition to help develop an expanding M&E operation rather than simply maintain existing processes.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of an expanding M&E business.
• Direct involvement in shaping the estimating and tendering function.
• The chance to build relationships, influence commercial decisions and help secure new work.
• A role offering genuine scope to make an impact and progress alongside the business.
• The opportunity to join a company with clear ambitions for its future in the building services sector.