Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Rochdale Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Mechanical Estimator
Manchester
£60,000-£75,000 + Package
We're recruiting a Senior Mechanical Estimator for a growing specialist HVAC & Mechanical contractor delivering commercial air conditioning, ventilation and mechanical projects.
This is a key pre-construction role, taking ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover to the project team.
The Role
Prepare detailed mechanical and HVAC estimates
Review drawings, specifications and tender documents
Complete take-offs and build accurate cost plans
Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
Price labour, materials, plant and specialist packages
Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities
Produce competitive tenders and commercial proposals
Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams
Support tender reviews and handover to delivery teams
Mentor junior estimators where required
The Candidate
Strong experience in mechanical / HVAC estimating
Background with an HVAC, air conditioning or M&E contractor
Good knowledge of:
Air conditioning
VRF / VRV
Ventilation
Mechanical building services
Confident reading drawings and specifications
Strong commercial awareness
Good supplier and subcontractor knowledge
Excellent attention to detail and organisation
Able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
Package
£60,000-£75,000 basic
Pension
Company benefits
Ongoing training and development
Strong long-term progression
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a growing contractor with a strong project pipeline and genuine scope to influence how work is priced and won.
Long-term progression into Estimating Manager, Pre-Construction Manager or Commercial leadership.
WR HVAC | M&E are the #1 recruitment partner for HVAC and M&E vacancies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers across the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services sectors, recruiting for sales, management, engineering, and technical roles.
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