Senior Mechanical Estimator

White Recruitment Construction; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Company benefits

Ongoing training and development

Strong long-term progression

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator in Manchester to lead mechanical/HVAC estimates from enquiry through final submission and handover to the project team.

You will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings, conduct take-offs, price labour and materials, manage supplier quotes, identify risks, and deliver competitive tenders while mentoring junior estimators.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical / HVAC estimating.
• Background with HVAC, air conditioning or M&E contractor.
• Good knowledge of Air conditioning, VRF/VRV, Ventilation, Mechanical building services.
• Confident reading drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Good supplier and subcontractor knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical and HVAC estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Complete take-offs and build cost plans.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Price labour, materials, plant and specialist packages.
• Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Produce competitive tenders and commercial proposals.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams.
• Support tender reviews and handover to delivery teams.
• Mentor junior estimators where required.

Skills

Mechanical / HVAC estimating

HVAC contractor background

Reading drawings & specs

Commercial awareness

Supplier/subcontractor knowledge

Attention to detail

Tender management

Job description

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Manchester
£60,000-£75,000 + Package

We’re recruiting a Senior Mechanical Estimator for a growing specialist HVAC & Mechanical contractor delivering commercial air conditioning, ventilation and mechanical projects.

This is a key pre-construction role, taking ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the project team.

The Role

• Prepare detailed mechanical and HVAC estimates
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Complete take-offs and build accurate cost plans
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Price labour, materials, plant and specialist packages
• Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities
• Produce competitive tenders and commercial proposals
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams
• Support tender reviews and handover to delivery teams
• Mentor junior estimators where required

The Candidate

• Strong experience in mechanical / HVAC estimating
• Background with an HVAC, air conditioning or M&E contractor
• Good knowledge of:
  • Air conditioning
  • VRF / VRV
  • Ventilation
  • Mechanical building services
• Confident reading drawings and specifications
• Strong commercial awareness
• Good supplier and subcontractor knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously

Package

• £60,000-£75,000 basic
• Pension
• Company benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• Strong long-term progression

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a growing contractor with a strong project pipeline and genuine scope to influence how work is priced and won.

Long-term progression into Estimating Manager, Pre-Construction Manager or Commercial leadership.