Senior Mechanical Estimator

Complete Talent Services Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Talent Services Ltd is seeking a Mechanical / HVAC Estimator to join a growing team delivering ventilation and ducting projects across commercial retail environments. You will prepare detailed costings, review drawings and tender documentation, and coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure profitable, competitive bids.

The role requires strong estimation capabilities, CAD skills (AutoCAD or similar), and a solid understanding of HVAC principles, airflow, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HVAC, ventilation, or building services engineering.
• Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD or similar).
• Solid understanding of HVAC principles, airflow, duct sizing, and system performance.
• Experience working in commercial retail environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in Estimating.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Pricing HVAC/ventilation installations and associated mechanical services.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations for AC and ventilation packages.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and project teams.
• Producing accurate take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Assisting with value engineering and alternative design proposals.
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Supporting handovers to delivery and operations teams.
• Managing multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

HVAC/ventilation experience

CAD (AutoCAD)

HVAC principles & system performance

Estimating

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical / HVAC Estimator to join a growing team delivering ventilation and ducting projects across commercial retail environments. This role blends technical experience with commercial knowledge and ideal for someone looking to join a growing business

You'll be responsible for producing detailed costings/ estimates for HVAC / Ventilation projects ensuring costings are profitable yet competitive. The successful candidates will work closely with experienced engineers, project teams, and trusted subcontractors on a wide range of mechanical packages.

This position offers the opportunity to join a stable and well-established business with a consistent pipeline of work and a strong technical team around it.

Duties will include:

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
• Pricing HVAC/ Ventilation installations and associated mechanical services
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations for AC and ventilation packages
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and project teams
• Producing accurate take-offs and cost breakdowns
• Assisting with value engineering and alternative design proposals
• Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required
• Supporting handovers to delivery and operations teams
• Managing multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously

Skills/ Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in HVAC, ventilation, or building services engineering.
• Strong CAD capability (AutoCAD or similar)
• Solid understanding of HVAC principles, airflow, duct sizing, and system performance.
• Experience working in commercial retail environments is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in Estimating
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites