Senior Mechanical Estimator

Coleman James; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading National M&E contractor in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will work on high-profile, complex mechanical and electrical projects, with responsibilities including preparing competitive estimates and ensuring compliance with estimating processes. Opportunities for career progression to Estimating Manager are available. The role offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible working (2/3 days remote per week)

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel covered to any sites

Industry leading benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks paid paternity

Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical and Pension

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed to deliver a submission following tender settlement.
• Work with surveyors in preparation of quantified schedule of rates and bill of quantities.
• Prepare tender summaries and attend start‑up pre‑price and price meetings.
• Assist in preparation for settlement meeting enquiring whether risk register, prelims and labour rates have been done.

Job description

Our client is a leading National M&E contractor who is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their North East team, focusing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors.

Senior Estimators are a valuable part of the business, where they effectively utilise experience and knowledge within a team to produce tenders and prepare competitive estimates. They have a team of 12 located in Leeds, you would be a standalone Estimator working alongside the North East pre‑construction team, and there will be opportunity to progress to Estimating Manager and beyond in time!

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed to deliver a submission following tender settlement
• Work with surveyors in preparation of quantified schedule of rates and bill of quantities
• Prepare tender summaries and attend start‑up pre‑price and price meetings
• Assist in preparation for settlement meeting enquiring whether risk register, prelims and labour rates have been done.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working (2/3 days remote per week)
• Car Allowance / Company Car
• Travel covered to any sites
• Industry leading benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks paid paternity.
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health & Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays