Mechanical Estimator (Building Services)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Company Bonus

Development

Progression

Early finish on Friday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment are seeking a Mechanical Estimator with Building Services/MEP experience for a Manchester-based hybrid role. You will prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders on multi-million-pound projects, producing take-offs from drawings and cost plans while coordinating with clients and suppliers.

You will identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks, supporting the project team to secure major tenders.

Qualifications

• Experience producing mechanical estimates and tender submissions.
• Ability to take-offs from drawings and cost plans.
• Experience with Trimble or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry to handover
• Produce detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and cost plans
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks

Skills

Tender submissions

Take-offs from drawings

Value engineering

Client coordination

Education

Building Services / MEP experience

Tools

Trimble or similar software

Job description

£50,000 - £70,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Development + Progression + Early finish on a Friday

Manchester - Hybrid

Are you a Mechanical Estimator from a Building Services background looking to become the go-to specialist within a growing company, working on exciting multi-million-pound projects while receiving ongoing training and development, with a clear progression path into management?

This building services company has seen continued success and rapid growth since its establishment in 1963. Specialising in complex MEP engineering projects across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the business employs over 400 direct staff and subcontractors across offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Having built a strong reputation delivering high-profile projects throughout the UK and Ireland, they are now continuing their expansion across the UK.

In this role, you will prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry through to handover on MEP projects worth up to £40 million. You will produce detailed take-offs from drawings and specifications, obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks, and work closely with clients and internal teams to secure major projects across a range of sectors.

This role would suit a Mechanical Estimator from a Building Services background looking to work on multimillion-pound projects while progressing into a Manager, with ongoing training, career development and the opportunity to help drive the company's continued expansion across the UK.

The Role:

• Prepare mechanical estimates and manage tenders from enquiry to handover


• Produce detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and cost plans


• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations


• Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks

The Person:

• Estimator with a Building Services / MEP


• Experience producing mechanical estimates and tender submissions


• Used Trimble or similar software


• Commutable to Manchester

Reference BBBH27626

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.