Retail M&E Estimator – Leeds, In‑House Team

Optio Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Holiday

Bonus

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is recruiting an M&E Estimator for their Leeds office to price M&E packages for retail construction projects. You will produce accurate estimates from drawings and site surveys and work closely with design, refrigeration and construction teams to deliver tenders.

The role involves measuring M&E works, comparing quotations, and identifying value engineering opportunities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience estimating M&E packages for retail or commercial projects.
• Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience producing estimates from drawings, specs and site surveys.

Responsibilities

• Pricing mechanical and electrical packages for retail new builds, extensions, refits and refurbishments.
• Producing accurate estimates from drawings, specifications and site surveys.
• Measuring and quantifying M&E works, including HVAC, power, lighting, small power, containment, fire alarms and controls.
• Getting and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Working alongside in-house design, refrigeration and construction teams to prepare full tender submissions.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and energy-efficient, low-carbon options.
• Handing over successful tenders to the delivery team.
• Attending site surveys and pre-tender meetings when needed.

Skills

Pricing M&E packages

Estimate from drawings

M&E quantity takeoff

Subcontractor quotations

Tender submissions

Value engineering

Site visits

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Optio Resourcing is recruiting an M&E Estimator for their Leeds office to price M&E packages for retail construction projects. You will produce accurate estimates from drawings and site surveys and work closely with design, refrigeration and construction teams to deliver tenders.

The role involves measuring M&E works, comparing quotations, and identifying value engineering opportunities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.