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Mechanical Estimator
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SO40, Totton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator – South Hampshire
£35,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits + Training & Career Development
Are you an Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator looking for the next step in your career? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-respected and growing M&E Building Services contractor based just west of Southampton who can offer just that.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant or Intermediate-level Mechanical Estimator (around 2–6 years’ mechanical estimating experience) to develop into a fully-fledged Mechanical Estimator working across both pre-designed and design & build projects, supported by a structured training and mentoring programme.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to projects across the healthcare and medium-scale commercial sectors, typically valued between £200k and £2m. You’ll work closely with senior team members to build your knowledge in all aspects of estimating, with genuine scope to take full ownership of tenders as your experience grows.
The role:
As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be:
* Assisting in the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical services projects
* Learning and applying both pre-designed and design & build tender processes
* Carrying out take-offs, liaising with suppliers, and obtaining quotations
* Supporting tender submissions and helping to prepare bid documentation
* Working with senior colleagues to develop technical knowledge and estimating skills
* Contributing to value engineering and cost optimisation ideas
The ideal candidate will have:
* Around 2–6 years’ mechanical estimating experience
* Interest in developing skills in both pre-designed and design & build estimating
* Understanding of mechanical services systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing)
* Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
* A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn
Salary and benefits package:
* £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
* Company Bonus scheme
* Pension Options
* Phone and Laptop
* 22 days’ holiday plus Bank & Public Holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 28 days after 4 years’ service
* Structured training and development plan with salary progression linked to skills growth
* Supportive working environment with clear career progression opportunities
If you’re a motivated Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator looking to develop your career with a stable, growing business, we’d be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential discussion.
This role may also be known as: Assistant Mechanical Estimator, Intermediate Mechanical Estimator, Junior Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Estimator, M&E EstimatorBefore You Apply
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