Mechanical Estimator

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; Manchester; Remote; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company car

Pension

Flexible working

Zusammenfassung

Fortis Recruitment Solutions in Greater Manchester is seeking a skilled Mechanical Estimator to join a growing M&E contractor. You will prepare tenders, price Design & Build projects from specifications and drawings, and develop complete cost estimates from partial designs while identifying missing information and proposing practical solutions.

You will liaise with suppliers, support tender submissions and work on residential and accommodation developments, with flexible working options

Qualifikationen

• Experience preparing tenders for mechanical building services.
• Ability to develop complete cost estimates from partial designs.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing systems.

Aufgaben

• Prepare accurate tenders for mechanical building services projects.
• Price Design & Build projects from drawings and initial design information.
• Develop estimates from incomplete designs and identify missing information.

Kenntnisse

Tender pricing

Cost estimation

Design & Build pricing

Attention to detail

Jobbeschreibung

Mechanical Estimator - Building Services / M&E

Location: Greater Manchester (Flexible / Remote Working)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000, Depending on Experience

Benefits: Company Car + Pension

Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for a new opportunity offering flexibility, autonomy and a competitive package?

We're working with an established Mechanical & Electrical contractor in Greater Manchester who is looking to strengthen their team with the appointment of an experienced Mechanical Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering a variety of building services projects, with a particular focus on residential and accommodation developments.

The company offers flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home or from its office, alongside a negotiable salary and benefits package.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects.
• Pricing Design & Build projects from specifications, drawings and initial design information.
• Developing complete cost estimates from partially developed or incomplete designs.
• Identifying missing information and proposing practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Reviewing mechanical specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Supporting tender submissions across residential, accommodation and other building services projects.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the building services or M&E contracting sector.
• Strong experience pricing Design & Build projects.
• The ability to produce accurate estimates from both detailed specifications and incomplete drawings.
• Good technical understanding of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders.
• A flexible approach to estimating different types of construction projects.

Experience working on residential, student accommodation or similar developments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive, negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Company car.
• Company pension.
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking.
• Varied and interesting building services projects.
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive M&E contractor.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Estimator who enjoys the challenge of producing competitive tenders and wants greater flexibility in your working arrangements, we'd love to hear from you.