Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Employee owned

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Dundee is seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer to join our 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.

This dual role combines estimating with project engineering; you will prepare detailed quotations, assess labour and material requirements, liaise with clients, and support site engineers to ensure quality,

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

Plumbing/Heating engineering

Estimating & project engineering

Technical drawings interpretation

Communication & organisation

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.

An experienced Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer is required to join a Dundee-based team from September, supporting both commercial and domestic plumbing projects. This dual role combines estimating with project engineering responsibilities. The successful candidate will prepare detailed quotations, assess labour and material requirements, and liaise with clients. They will also support site engineers to ensure quality, compliance, and smooth project delivery. Key skills include strong numerical ability, technical plumbing knowledge, and confident project coordination. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary dependent on experience. The role requires someone capable of balancing office-based estimating with on-site technical oversight across varied project types.

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