Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Employee-owned company

Supportive team

Job summary

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE is seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer to join their team for a September start. The role covers commercial and domestic plumbing works with a focus on accurate pricing, technical oversight, and confident project coordination.

The position combines estimating with project engineering, requiring liaison with clients and on-site support to ensure quality, compliance, and smooth delivery 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

Reading drawings

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer – Commercial & Domestic Projects (September Start)

The company is looking for an experienced Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer to join their team for a September start, 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

• Salary DOE

• Opportunity for career progression

• Employee‑owned company structure

• Bonus scheme in place

• Supportive, professional team environment