Mechanical Estimator in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Mechanical Estimator

Location: North East
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently working with an established and growing building services contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their team in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical estimating who is looking to join a business with a strong project portfolio and ambitions for continued growth.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the tendering process, preparing accurate and competitive estimates across a range of mechanical building services projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate mechanical estimates for a variety of projects.

• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications.

• Producing cost breakdowns for labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.

• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations.

• Identifying potential risks, variations and cost-saving opportunities.

• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.

• Ensuring tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.

• Supporting the wider commercial and estimating team where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Estimator within the building services industry.

• Strong understanding of mechanical building services installations.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Experience producing detailed estimates and cost breakdowns.

• Good knowledge of labour, material and subcontractor costs.

• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines.

The Opportunity

You will be joining an established contractor that is continuing to grow, offering the opportunity to become part of a developing team and contribute to the company's ongoing success.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for your next opportunity, we would be interested in hearing from you.

For further information, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.