Mechanical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mechanical and electrical projects seeks a Mechanical Estimator to join their North West team. This client-facing role involves managing costs for major projects, attending site surveys, and communicating with clients effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HVAC systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to produce accurate quotations.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in building services.
• Experience in maintaining and installing HVAC systems.
• Valid driver's licence with no major penalties.

Responsibilities

• Attend site surveys and create quotations for equipment replacements.
• Identify system faults and provide suitable solutions.
• Produce accurate estimates within agreed timescales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in HVAC

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

POSITION: Mechanical Estimator

SALARY: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) + car allowance + benefits

LOCATION: North West – between Liverpool & Manchester

Our client has over 35 years of experience and specialises in commercial mechanical and electrical projects. Their clients include maintenance services for end users and facilities management, schools, universities, public buildings, factories, warehouses, residential homes, and offices.

In this client-facing role, you will manage and prioritize your workload, ensuring accurate information is captured in systems and communicated promptly to clients. A strong understanding of live HVAC systems and working in active buildings is required. Attention to detail is essential for analysing data to determine materials, labour, plant, and equipment costs for projects ranging from £10k to £200k.

Key Responsibilities include: -

• Attending site surveys to create quotations for commercial mechanical building services equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Identifying system faults, understanding solutions, and transposing these into quotations for clients.
• Producing accurate and timely estimates within agreed timescales and monitoring quote acceptance with clients.
• Receiving client inquiries, maintaining communication throughout the sales cycle, and updating the business through the CRM.
• Conducting site surveys to high standards or reviewing desktop information to develop quotes, identify issues with existing plant on site, and propose suitable solutions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and documentation to assist in preparing quotes and supporting the development of larger estimates.
• Carrying out take-offs/supply quantities of materials to enable pricing.
• Obtaining detailed quotations for products using key suppliers, sub-contractors, and partners.
• Establishing provisional programs of works to substantiate estimates.

Candidates background & experience: -

• Experience in maintaining and installing heating, hot water, domestic water, chilled water, and basic gas systems
• Knowledge of boilers, pumps, chillers, and related equipment
• NVQ Level 2 in HVAC or equivalent
• Valid driver’s licence (no major penalties)
• Clear DBS check
• Over 5 years of experience in building services
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Interested candidates should forward their CV in strictest confidence to Paul Davidson at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED.

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