Mechanical Estimator - Newcastle

Henley Chase; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday benefit

Pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technical, managerial and safety培训

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their North East England office-based team. The role focuses on supporting the preparation and winning of profitable mechanical projects and serving as the main liaison between the business and clients' professional teams during tendering.

You will understand tender requirements, prepare accurate estimates, and ensure clear communication of information to the bid team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical estimating or quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services.
• Experience preparing tenders and estimates.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Establish and communicate tender requirements to the wider bid team.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and pricing.
• Identify commercial opportunities and potential risks within tenders.
• Ensure tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Assist with the development of competitive and profitable bids.
• Maintain clear and accurate tender documentation.
• Support the wider commercial and estimating team as required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and professional teams.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Quantity surveying

Tendering

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Location: North East England - Office Based

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join an established and growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the preparation and winning of profitable mechanical projects, acting as a key point of contact between the business and clients' professional teams throughout the tendering process.

You will play an important role in understanding tender requirements, preparing accurate estimates and ensuring all relevant information is clearly communicated to the wider bid team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Establish and communicate tender requirements to the wider bid team.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and pricing.
• Identify commercial opportunities and potential risks within tenders.
• Ensure tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Assist with the development of competitive and profitable bids.
• Maintain clear and accurate tender documentation.
• Support the wider commercial and estimating team as required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and professional teams.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an organised, commercially aware and committed individual with a strong background in mechanical estimating or quantity surveying.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical estimating or quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services.
• Experience preparing tenders and estimates.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £55,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Additional birthday benefit
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded technical, managerial and safety training
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Additional benefits depending on experience and role

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a forward-thinking organisation where innovation, quality and professional development are genuinely valued.

You will have the opportunity to make a real contribution to the continued growth of the business while developing your own career within a supportive and ambitious environment.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Office Based, North East England

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum