Mechanical Estimator - Lincolnshire

Recruitment Co.; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

33 days' annual leave

Long-service holiday scheme

Company pension

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme

Free office lunches

Company laptop and mobile phone

Training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Weekday schedule

Job summary

RecruitME is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for a growing employee-owned M&E contractor in Heckington, Lincolnshire. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, pricing accurately and working with design teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role involves detailed take-offs, reviewing drawings and supplier quotations, with a focus on HVAC, heating and plumbing. Monday–Friday, office-based, with a strong benefits package including an annual salary range of £48,000–£58,000 DOE, car

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Good understanding of mechanical estimating, measurement and material take-offs.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify potential project risks.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates for medium to large building services projects.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Carrying out mechanical take-offs and preparing accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Producing competitive tender submissions and detailed pricing schedules.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Estimating HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and public health installations.
• Identifying commercial risks, potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Working with design teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Managing tender queries, clarifications and submission deadlines.
• Supporting project managers with tender handovers, budgets and pricing information.

Skills

Estimating & Tendering

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Amtech

Trimble estimating

Job description

Mechanical Estimator – Building Services / M&E

Location: Heckington, Lincolnshire (Office-Based)
Salary: £48,000 – £58,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Mechanical Estimator – Join a Growing Employee-Owned M&E Contractor

RecruitME is working in partnership with a well-established, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical and Construction contractor to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its growing team in Heckington, Lincolnshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the East Midlands' leading independent building services contractors, delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical installations alongside specialist construction projects across the UK.

With a strong reputation, an established client base and an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, the business offers long-term stability, career development and a collaborative working environment where employees are genuinely valued.

You'll play a key role in securing new projects, producing accurate and competitive mechanical estimates and working closely with technical and project delivery teams.

What's on Offer?

• £48,000 – £58,000 salary, depending on experience

• Car allowance

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays and your birthday

• Long-service holiday scheme

• Company pension

• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme

• Free office lunches and on-site parking

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Monday to Friday working hours – no regular weekend working

The Role

As Mechanical Estimator, you'll take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover, ensuring projects are priced accurately, competitively and commercially.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates for medium to large building services projects.

• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.

• Carrying out mechanical take-offs and preparing accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.

• Producing competitive tender submissions and detailed pricing schedules.

• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.

• Estimating HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and public health installations.

• Identifying commercial risks, potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities.

• Working with design teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

• Managing tender queries, clarifications and submission deadlines.

• Supporting project managers with tender handovers, budgets and pricing information.

You'll work alongside an experienced technical and commercial team, helping to deliver projects across a diverse range of sectors.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong understanding of mechanical building services and the commercial awareness to produce accurate, competitive tenders.

Essential experience and skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing.

• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and schedules.

• Good understanding of mechanical estimating, measurement and material take-offs.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify potential project risks.

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working on Defence sector projects.

• Knowledge of electrical installations or general construction.

• Experience using Amtech or Trimble estimating software.

Why Apply?

This isn't just another estimating role.

You'll be joining a financially established, independent contractor with an employee-owned structure, where teamwork, engineering excellence and long-term development are central to the business.

With a varied project portfolio, competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for stability, progression and the chance to make a genuine contribution to a successful business.

Interested?