Mechanical Estimator

Meridian Business Support; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable M&E contractor in Preston is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join their growing commercial team. This office-based role offers a starting salary between £60k and £70k, depending on experience. You will work on a variety of regional contracts and be part of a knowledgeable team with a solid foundation in the North-west. Ideal candidates will have a background in MEP services and strong commercial awareness. Benefits include a full pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Starting salary between £60k - £70k

Immediate start available

Full company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Office-based role with WFH flexibility

Gym and health-care discounts

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of pricing commercial MEP building services.
• Ideally a background in mechanical installations or building services.
• Strong numerical skills with estimating software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for various commercial MEP projects.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on bids and proposals.

Skills

Knowledge of pricing commercial MEP building services

Strong commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Knowledge of estimating software

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Meridian are working with a well-established M&E contractor as they grow their commercial team in their Preston office with the hire of a Mechanical Estimator. If you're looking to join a commercial contractor with an excellent reputation and strong foundation of clients across the North-west, then this opportunity is perfect for you. Typical contracts include offices, hotels, schools, prisons, MoD's, high-security projects, and leisure centres etc.

Benefits include (but are not exclusive to) :

• Starting salary between £60k - £70k p.a (DoE)
• Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
• Working on regionalised contracts, without nationwide work
• Full company pension scheme
• Full SSP cover
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Office-based role, with flexible attitude to WFH
• Commercial benefits schemes such as gym and health-care discounts
• Joining an existing, knowledgeable team with strong foundations in the North-west M&E region

Requirements for the role :

• Prior knowledge of pricing commercial MEP building services on a variety of projects
• Ideally a working background within Mechanical installations / building services
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills, combined with existing knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office programmes

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