Mechanical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to manage and prepare tenders and budgets across various projects. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can negotiate and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to produce competitive pricing submissions while ensuring compliance with standards. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme

Employee discount

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pricing, tendering, or estimating roles with a background in mechanical installations.
• Skilled in interpreting technical and commercial information to produce accurate pricing documents.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess tender requirements and budgets, ensuring accurate costings for projects.
• Manage the tendering process from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Develop and manage pricing structures and incentive schemes in line with commercial strategies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Project management

Interpreting technical information

Report preparation

Job description

Job Description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for our client based in Glasgow.

This position will be responsible for preparing and managing tenders, budgets, and pricing documents across a variety of projects, including M&E Lifecycle, Sustainability Projects, Contract Variations, and New Tenders. This role requires a detail-oriented and commercially minded individual who can deliver high-quality pricing submissions on time, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assess the requirements for tenders and budgets, ensuring accurate costings for M&E Lifecycle, Sustainability Projects, Contract Variations, and new tender opportunities.
• Conduct site surveys as required.
• Manage the tendering process from initial enquiry to final submission.
• Liaise professionally and effectively with clients and key stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Develop tender strategies in collaboration with commercial, bid, and operational teams.
• Prepare and return high-quality tender submissions within agreed timelines.
• Establish competitive pricing by working with internal teams and supply chain partners.
• Develop and manage rates, pricing structures, and incentive schemes in line with commercial strategies.
• Produce commercial documentation for senior-level review and approval.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to contract terms, ensuring legal and financial obligations are met.
• Negotiate and agree terms and conditions with clients alongside the commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with contracting standards and profitability expectations.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, including Bid, Design, Commercial, Finance, and HR.
• Create detailed reports for senior management.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by the senior management team.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in pricing, tendering, or estimating roles with a background in mechanical installations
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects.
• Skilled in interpreting technical and commercial information to produce accurate pricing documents.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing high-quality reports and presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and their application within the workplace.

Offering

• Competitive salary DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, employee discount, life insurance and private healthcare.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of high-value commercial projects.