Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee‑owned company structure

Bonus scheme

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking a Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer to join our team, focusing on commercial and domestic plumbing projects with accurate pricing, strong technical oversight, and proactive project coordination.

The role blends estimating with on-site project engineering. You will prepare detailed quotations, review drawings, assess labour and material needs, liaise with clients, and support engineers to deliver compliant, quality projects across all job types.

Qualifications

• Strong background in plumbing or heating engineering.
• Experience in estimating, project engineering, or both.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Estimating & quotations — produce accurate costings for commercial and domestic plumbing works.
• Project engineering — provide technical guidance, support workflow, and ensure project standards.
• Client communication — discuss specifications, variations, and project requirements.
• Technical assessments — review drawings, scope works, identify risks.
• Project coordination — assist with scheduling, materials planning, and job progression.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company procedures.

Skills

Estimating

Project engineering

Plumbing

Job description

Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer - Commercial & Domestic Projects

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

The company is looking for an experienced Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer to join their team, supporting a wide range of commercial and domestic plumbing projects with accurate pricing, strong technical oversight, and confident project coordination.

About the Role

This dual position combines estimating with project engineering, covering both commercial and domestic work. You'll prepare detailed quotations, assess labour and material requirements, liaise with clients, and support engineers on‑site to ensure quality, compliance, and smooth project delivery across all job types.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & quotations — produce accurate costings for commercial and domestic plumbing works
• Project engineering — provide technical guidance, support workflow, and ensure project standards
• Client communication — discuss specifications, variations, and project requirements
• Technical assessments — review drawings, scope works, identify risks
• Project coordination — assist with scheduling, materials planning, and job progression
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company procedures

Requirements

• Strong background in plumbing or heating engineering
• Experience in estimating, project engineering, or both
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Opportunity for career progression
• Employee‑owned company structure
• Bonus scheme in place
• Supportive, professional team environment

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need