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Senior Mechanical Estimator Location: Coventry (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Sector: Mechanical Building Services Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 + Car Allowance/Company Car + Benefits The Role An established and growing mechanical building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join its commercial team. This is a newly created position due to continued business growth and an increasing workload across the commercial and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will take ownership of the estimating function on a variety of mechanical building services projects, helping the business continue its expansion into larger, full mechanical packages. Working alongside an experienced delivery team, you'll be responsible for producing accurate tenders, engaging with suppliers and subcontractors, and supporting the successful delivery of projects ranging from 250,000 to 5 million. What's on Offer 60,000 - 65,000 basic salary. 5,000 annual car allowance during probation. Company car following successful completion of probation. Private healthcare. Death in Service cover. Pension scheme. Hybrid/Flexible working available. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Opportunity to work on commercial and industrial projects valued between 250k and 5m. Supportive team environment with a strong pipeline of secured work. Requirements Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator. Strong knowledge of mechanical building services. Experience pricing HVAC, pipework and mechanical installation packages. Commercial and industrial project experience. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Excellent commercial awareness. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Qualifications Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification preferred. Proven estimating experience within the mechanical contracting sector. Full UK Driving Licence.

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator Location: Postcombe, Oxfordshire Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum The Role: Preparing detailed cost estimates for Mechanical Building Services projects. Pricing design-and-build mechanical packages typically valued between £500,000 and £3 million. Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documentation and employer s requirements. Completing accurate material and labour take-offs. Producing enquiries for suppliers and specialist subcontract packages. Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Building competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages. Identifying value engineering opportunities, commercial risks, qualifications and exclusions. Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process. Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. Attending site visits, tender meetings and project clarification meetings where required. Providing a clear handover to the commercial and project delivery teams following successful tenders. The Company: Established, family-run Mechanical Building Services Contractor. Annual turnover of approximately £10 million with plans to grow to £15 million by 2031. Delivers complete mechanical installations across residential, care, commercial and education sectors. Projects include housing developments, apartment schemes, care homes, schools and commercial properties. Mechanical packages typically range from £500,000 to £3 million. Approximately £12.5 million of current tender opportunities relating to projects already secured by clients. Strong forward workload with an ambitious long-term growth strategy.Friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment with direct access to the company directors. The Ideal Candidate: -5 years experience as a Mechanical Estimator. -Previous experience working for a Mechanical or M&E Contractor. -Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services and new-build construction. -Experience pricing design-and-build mechanical packages. -Strong understanding of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinklers, dry risers, renewables and BMS controls. -Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information. -Good understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs. -Trimble Estimation software experience is highly desirable. -Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. -Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. -Confident communication and negotiation skills. -Able to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines. What You'll Get: -£75,000 - £80,000 basic salary -Annual bonus scheme. -27 days annual holiday. -Company pension. -Office-based position with hybrid-working flexibility.