Senior Mechanical Estimator

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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