M&E Estimator (Mechanical & Electrical) – Renewables

Omega; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Buy/Sell Annual Leave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Omega are supporting a growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor in their search for an experienced M&E Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in winning new business by preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, whilst supporting procurement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Electrical Estimator, or Building Services Estimator.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services including HVAC, plumbing, pipework, and ductwork.
• Good knowledge of electrical building services installations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of project costing, margins, and risk.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the estimating process from receipt of tender documentation through to submission.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender returns for mechanical and electrical projects.
• Estimate mechanical building services including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plumbing, public health, and low-carbon heating systems.
• Estimate electrical services including power, lighting, containment, distribution, fire alarm, and data installations.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to produce accurate take-offs and pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Support procurement activities and supplier management across live projects.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and commercial teams to develop technically compliant and commercially viable solutions.
• Attend site surveys, pre-tender meetings, and client consultations as required.
• Evaluate project risks, margins, and opportunities to produce competitive and profitable submissions.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Commercial awareness

Numerical accuracy

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Omega are supporting a growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor in their search for an experienced M&E Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in winning new business by preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, whilst supporting procurement