Mechanical Estimator (M&E – FM / Projects)
Region: Midlands / UK Projects (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
An established M&E contractor is expanding its Mechanical Services division and is looking to appoint a Mechanical Estimator to support increasing tender demand within its Facilities Maintenance and project teams.
This role has been created to strengthen estimating capability within the business. While there is exposure to project delivery on larger schemes if desired, the position is firmly estimator-led and not a full-time project management role .
The Role (Estimator-Focused)
* Preparing mechanical estimates and quotations from enquiry through to submission
* Supporting tender activity across FM and project works ranging from small works to larger projects (up to circa £3m)
* Producing take-offs from drawings, specifications and site surveys
* Using estimating software including SimPRO (smaller works) and Amtech (larger projects)
* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
* Supporting value engineering and commercial reviews where required
* Working closely with an existing FM Project Management team to prioritise and deliver tender output
* Providing clear handovers from estimating to delivery teams
Project Exposure (Secondary / Optional)
* Opportunity to support or manage larger projects where appropriate and aligned with experience
* Smaller works are typically delivered by existing PMs
* No requirement to operate as a full-time Project Manager
The Work
* Facilities Maintenance-led division
* Project work across:
* Commercial
* Rail
* Specialist mechanical installations
* Very limited regeneration work currently
* Predominantly regional delivery with some nationwide projects
* Wide project value range offering strong variety
About You
o Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator
o Strong mechanical building services background (FM and/or commercial)
o Comfortable pricing works from small reactive jobs through to larger projects
o Commercially aware with a detail-focused approach
o Confident liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams
Mechanical Engineers or Mechanical Project Managers with strong estimating experience are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications & Technical Experience (Preferred)
o Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
o Gas qualifications (Domestic and/or Commercial) beneficial
o CSCS Card
o Good knowledge of current H&S and environmental legislation
o IT-literate (Word, Excel, Outlook and estimating software)
Package & Benefits
o Salary up to £55,000 (slight flexibility for exceptional candidates)
o £6,000 car allowance
o Company pension scheme
o Annual discretionary bonus
o Annual leave loyalty scheme
o Corporate discount schemes
o Paid leave for children’s first school day
o Free mental health support
o Hybrid working available
Why Apply?
o Estimator-led role – not a full-time PM position
o Growing FM workload with strong project variety
o Hybrid working and long-term stability
o Opportunity to influence estimating processes as the team expands