SENIOR MECHNICAL ESTIMATOR

Brown & Wills Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong salary and package

Flexible working

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Brown & Wills Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator based in Leeds. This role involves joining a pre-construction team to develop cost plans in the energy services sector. Candidates must have a strong background in mechanical estimating with proven analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working, while contributing to sustainable and well-planned solutions in various sectors including health and education. This is a collaborative opportunity for those who enjoy early-stage project involvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a Mechanical, MEP, or Energy Services business.
• Experience with commercial refurbishment and energy efficiency projects.
• High level of attention to detail and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust cost plans and support decision-making.
• Work across diverse energy services and construction projects.

Skills

Proven track record as an Estimator

Strong analytical skills

Confident communication skills

Stakeholder-management skills

Job description

Job Overview

A new and interesting opportunity is available for a senior mechanical estimator from a building services background, to join a growing business based in the Leeds area. This established business is looking for an estimator to join their existing pre-construction / estimating team, where you’ll play a key role in developing robust cost plans, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring projects are commercially sound and affordable.

This particular role will have a key focus on the energy services sector in terms of replacing existing plant for energy efficient and carbon neutral solutions across various sectors including health, education, leisure, and commercial. There will be a heavy mechanical leaning so those from a mechanical contractor background would be of particular interest however there may be some elements of electrical and construction to factor in also.

This is a great opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of energy services and construction projects, with real influence on outcomes from an early stage.

Qualifications

• Have a proven track record as an Estimator within a Mechanical, MEP and/or Energy Services business.
• Covering areas such as commercial refurbishment, energy efficiency projects, heat networks, and energy centres.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working within an estimating or pre‑construction team, with high levels of client interface.

Benefits

They can also offer a strong salary and package, flexible working along with a leading market presence.

Opportunity

This opportunity is a great chance to be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable team working on projects that genuinely matter delivering efficient, sustainable, and well‑planned solutions. If you enjoy problem‑solving, early‑stage project involvement, and being trusted for your commercial insight, this role offers both challenge and progression.