Senior Mechanical Estimator – Building Services (M&E)

Recruitment Co.; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

33 days' annual leave

Long-service holiday scheme

Company pension

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme

Free office lunches

Company laptop and mobile phone

Training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Weekday schedule

Job summary

RecruitME is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for a growing employee-owned M&E contractor in Heckington, Lincolnshire. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, pricing accurately and working with design teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role involves detailed take-offs, reviewing drawings and supplier quotations, with a focus on HVAC, heating and plumbing. Monday–Friday, office-based, with a strong benefits package including an annual salary range of £48,000–£58,000 DOE, car

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, heating, ventilation and plumbing.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Good understanding of mechanical estimating, measurement and material take-offs.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify potential project risks.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates for medium to large building services projects.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Carrying out mechanical take-offs and preparing accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Producing competitive tender submissions and detailed pricing schedules.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Estimating HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and public health installations.
• Identifying commercial risks, potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Working with design teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Managing tender queries, clarifications and submission deadlines.
• Supporting project managers with tender handovers, budgets and pricing information.

Skills

Estimating & Tendering

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Amtech

Trimble estimating

Job description

RecruitME is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator for a growing employee-owned M&E contractor in Heckington, Lincolnshire. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, pricing accurately and working with design teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role involves detailed take-offs, reviewing drawings and supplier quotations, with a focus on HVAC, heating and plumbing. Monday–Friday, office-based, with a strong benefits package including an annual salary range of £48,000–£58,000 DOE, car