Senior M&E Estimator - Renewables & Tenders Lead

Options Resourcing Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Company Pension

Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to own the estimating and tendering function for mechanical and electrical works across commercial, industrial and residential projects, including renewables like solar PV, EV charging, battery storage and heat pumps.

You will work with engineers, project managers and the commercial team to prepare accurate take-offs, cost estimates and competitive submissions, while developing supplier relationships and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator.
• Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience preparing competitive tenders across commercial, industrial and residential projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience using estimating software and AutoCAD would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of renewable technologies including solar PV, EV charging, battery storage and heat pumps would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the full estimating process from receipt of tender documentation through to competitive, well-considered submissions.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for combined mechanical and electrical works across commercial, industrial and residential projects, including renewable technologies.
• Estimating mechanical services including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plumbing and public health, and low-carbon heating systems.
• Estimating electrical services including power, lighting, containment, distribution, fire alarm and data infrastructure.
• Interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications and technical documents to produce accurate take-offs and pricing.
• Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and technical information.
• Contributing to procurement decisions and supplier strategy, including supporting the ordering and management of materials on live projects.
• Collaborating with engineers and project managers to ensure technically sound, commercially viable M&E solutions.
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings, building relationships with clients and consultants.
• Evaluating subcontractor quotes and managing procurement for both mechanical and electrical packages.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical Estimating

Tendering

Reading drawings

Commercial acumen

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Renewables knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Options Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to own the estimating and tendering function for mechanical and electrical works across commercial, industrial and residential projects, including renewables like solar PV, EV charging, battery storage and heat pumps.

You will work with engineers, project managers and the commercial team to prepare accurate take-offs, cost estimates and competitive submissions, while developing supplier relationships and