Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme in place

Career progression

Employee-owned company structure

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd is seeking an experienced Plumbing Estimator / Project Engineer to support a broad range of commercial and domestic plumbing projects in Greater London. You will prepare detailed quotations, assess labour and material needs, liaise with clients, and assist on-site engineers to ensure quality, compliance, and smooth delivery across all job types.

The role combines estimating with project engineering, focusing on accurate costings, risk assessment, scheduling, and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Estimating

Project engineering

Client communication

Technical reading

Organisational skills

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.