Senior Mechanical Estimator – Leeds | Car/Allowance

Parkinson Gray Associates; Farsley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Parkinson Gray Associates is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Estimator for its Leeds operation. You will prepare detailed mechanical building services estimates from enquiry to final submission, reviewing drawings, specs and tender documents.

You will work within an established pre-construction team, obtain and evaluate quotes, identify risks and value engineering options, and contribute to compliant, competitive bids across commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience estimating mechanical building services for an M&E contractor.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management.
• Experience using mechanical estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed mechanical building services estimates for projects across a range of commercial construction sectors.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications to establish project requirements.
• Producing accurate material, labour and subcontractor cost assessments.
• Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identifying potential risks, opportunities and value engineering alternatives.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Attending tender review meetings and contributing to commercial and technical discussions.
• Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting post-tender negotiations and the successful handover of secured projects to the delivery team.
• Maintaining an awareness of current market conditions, labour rates and material costs.

Skills

Mechanical estimating experience

HVAC knowledge

Tendering for commercial projects

Drawing interpretation

Risk awareness

Estimating software proficiency

Organisational skills

Independent work

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Parkinson Gray Associates is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Estimator for its Leeds operation. You will prepare detailed mechanical building services estimates from enquiry to final submission, reviewing drawings, specs and tender documents.

You will work within an established pre-construction team, obtain and evaluate quotes, identify risks and value engineering options, and contribute to compliant, competitive bids across commercial projects.