Mechanical Estimator

Parkinson Gray Associates; Church Fenton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkinson Gray Associates is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our West Yorkshire team. You will take responsibility for tenders from enquiry through to final submission, ensuring accuracy and commercial competitiveness.

Working with senior management and the pre-construction team, you will review drawings, perform take-offs, evaluate subcontractor quotes and prepare comprehensive tender documentation to support successful project wins.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating mechanical building services projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost planning skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Produce detailed mechanical estimates and cost plans.
• Undertake material and labour take-offs.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identifying potential commercial and technical risks.
• Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend tender review and handover meetings.
• Work with the delivery team to ensure a smooth transition from tender stage into construction.
• Maintaining accurate records of pricing information and tender activity.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

HVAC knowledge

Tendering experience

Building services

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive salary + package

An established and growing Mechanical Building Services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its team based in West Yorkshire.

The business delivers a range of mechanical building services projects and is looking for an Estimator capable of taking responsibility for tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

The Role

Working closely with the senior management and operational teams, you will be responsible for producing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects.

• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications
• Producing detailed mechanical estimates and cost plans
• Undertaking material and labour take-offs
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying potential commercial and technical risks
• Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Attending tender review and handover meetings
• Working with the delivery team to ensure a smooth transition from tender stage into construction
• Maintaining accurate records of pricing information and tender activity

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong background in the building services sector.

You should have:

• Previous experience estimating mechanical building services projects
• Good knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water and associated mechanical services
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• A sound understanding of labour, material and subcontract costsStrong commercial awareness
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established mechanical contractor offering a stable working environment and the opportunity to become an important part of its pre-construction team