CLS Contract Labour Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our client’s established and growing estimating team. Out client specialises in the design and installation of complete mechanical building services, including plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinklers, renewables and BMS controls, across new-build residential, care, commercial and education projects.
£55,000–£75,000 per year + annual bonus Hybrid flexibility
This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a friendly, inclusive and family-run business delivering installations across residential, care, commercial and education sectors. You will work closely with the directors and wider estimating team, taking responsibility for producing accurate, commercially competitive tenders for mechanical packages typically valued between £500,000 and £3 million.
The Role:
As Senior Mechanical Estimator, you will manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover, evaluating project requirements, preparing detailed cost estimates and helping to secure profitable and deliverable work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review drawings, specifications, tender documentation and employer's requirements.
- Prepare detailed estimates for design-and-build mechanical packages.
- Complete accurate material and labour take-offs.
- Obtain, analyse and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Build competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages.
- Identify commercial risks, tender qualifications, exclusions and opportunities.
- Explore value-engineering solutions without compromising quality or compliance.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
- Attend tender meetings, site visits and project clarification meetings where required.
- Work collaboratively with directors and the wider estimating team.
- Prepare professional tender submissions and supporting documentation.
- Provide a clear and comprehensive handover to the commercial and project-delivery teams following an award.
- Maintain accurate estimating records, pricing information and strong supplier relationships.
Projects cover a broad range of mechanical building services, including:
- Plumbing and heating
- Ventilation
- Air conditioning
- Sprinkler systems
- Dry risers
- Renewable technologies
- BMS and mechanical controls
About You:
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with approximately 5 years' relevant estimating experience, ideally within new-build mechanical building services.
You will have:
- Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and new-build construction.
- Experience estimating design-and-build mechanical packages.
- The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information.
- A sound understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines.
- Confident communication and negotiation skills.
- A collaborative, practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard office software.
- Experience using Trimble estimating software is preferred.
What We Offer:
- £55,000–£75,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- 23 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Hybrid-working flexibility.
- Company events.
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Pay: £55,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
