Mechanical Estimator

Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Estimator

Warrington, Cheshire

£60,000 - £70,000 + benefits

Permanent, Full time

Desirable Skills

Mechanical estimating, Tender preparation, Take-offs from drawings, Labour, plant & material build-ups, Scope review, Clarifications & exclusions, Supplier & subcontractor enquiries, Quotation analysis, Microsoft Excel, Technical drawing interpretation, Risk management, Value engineering

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Job description

​Overview

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator in Warrington to support a strong pipeline of mechanical and building services opportunities across the North-West.

This is a key pre-construction role for someone who enjoys building accurate, competitive tenders, shaping scope early, and working closely with operations and commercial teams to ensure projects are set up properly from the outset.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established engineering services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services works across multiple sectors, with in-house capability covering design, installation and long-term maintenance support.

They have a consistent flow of opportunities and a structured tendering process, making this a strong long-term move for an estimator who values stability, quality and clear ways of working.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing mechanical estimates and tender submissions for building services projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents to confirm scope and pricing strategy
• Completing take-offs and building labour, plant and material costings
• Issuing supplier and subcontractor enquiries, analysing returns and ensuring best value
• Producing clear clarifications, exclusions and assumptions to reduce commercial risk
• Supporting value engineering by identifying alternatives that improve cost, programme or buildability
• Attending tender meetings, site visits and internal adjudications where required
• Producing structured handovers for delivery teams once work is secured
• Maintaining pricing records, supplier information and estimating templates

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting
• Strong understanding of mechanical packages such as HVAC, ventilation, pipework and plant
• Confident interpreting drawings and specifications and building scope accurately
• Strong Excel skills and a tidy, methodical approach to tender documentation
• Commercially aware, able to identify scope gaps and risk early
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Able to manage multiple tenders and deadlines without losing detail

Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Company benefits package
• Permanent role with a stable pipeline and long-term opportunity
• Supportive team environment with clear processes and expectations

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