Mechanical Estimator

Elite Hire Solutions; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Allowance

Pension Scheme

Westfield Health Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for our Warwick-based team. The role involves preparing detailed estimates from drawings and specifications, with take-offs for HVAC, water services, and pipework across commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, residential and heritage sectors.

You will manage supplier and subcontractor quotations, develop cost plans, and identify value engineering opportunities while coordinating with clients and consultants through tender

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E building services contractor.
• HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Excel and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates from drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Take-offs for HVAC, heating, domestic water services, public health, and pipework.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce cost plans using estimating software and Excel.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, risks and tender exclusions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the supply chain through the tender process.
• Attend tender reviews and support bid strategy.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Client communication

Education

HNC/HND

Degree

Tools

Excel

Cypher

Trimble Estimation

Ensign

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Location: Warwick

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Company Car/Allowance + Benefits

An established Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its growing team based in Warwick.

Working across a varied portfolio of projects including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, residential and heritage, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive mechanical estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

The Role

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Complete take-offs for HVAC, heating, domestic water services, public health, process pipework and specialist mechanical installations.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce accurate cost plans using estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, risks and tender exclusions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the supply chain throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender review meetings and support bid strategy.
• Prepare tender submissions, qualifications and supporting documentation.
• Assist with project handovers following successful tenders.
• Maintain estimating databases and keep up to date with current market rates.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E Building Services contractor.
• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience with Design & Build projects.
• Knowledge of heritage or listed building projects.
• Experience using estimating software such as Cypher, Trimble Estimation, Ensign or similar.
• Understanding of BIM processes.

Package

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Westfield Health Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Office-based role in Warwick