Mechanical Estimator Trainee – Cardiff | Bonus + Healthcare

PT Renewables ?; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

PT Renewables is seeking a Junior/Trainee Mechanical Estimator in Cardiff to join our established estimating team. You will support tender preparation for mechanical building services projects and work closely with senior estimators and project teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, a proactive team-player attitude, strong communication, and a good eye for detail. UK driving licence is required. Full-time, permanent role with annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in mechanical estimating or building services.
• Strong teamwork, proactive attitude and clear communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Carry out take-offs and quantify mechanical works.
• Get quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support cost planning and bid submissions.
• Work with project managers, engineers and design teams to understand project scope.
• Visit sites to assess restrictions while tendering.
• Maintain a database of historical project data for cost comparison.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Electronic document management systems

Job description

PT Renewables is seeking a Junior/Trainee Mechanical Estimator in Cardiff to join our established estimating team. You will support tender preparation for mechanical building services projects and work closely with senior estimators and project teams.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience, a proactive team-player attitude, strong communication, and a good eye for detail. UK driving licence is required. Full-time, permanent role with annual bonus.