Job Description
Role: Mechanical Estimator
Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Job type: Full time / Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
We're working with a leading M&E contractor that’s been successfully delivering large-scale projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe for over 40 years. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery, they’re looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Estimator.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on complex, multi-sector projects, this could be the ideal role for you.
What you’ll be doing
* Preparing accurate mechanical estimates in line with client tender summaries
* Reviewing tender documents to identify any discrepancies or queries
* Preparing and tracking RFIs and ensuring documentation is maintained correctly
* Submitting tenders and updating internal platforms with full costing breakdowns
* Producing detailed assumption lists, clarifications, and value engineering options
* Attending tender handover meetings when projects are awarded
* Collaborating with the wider estimating and pre-construction team to meet tight deadlines
* Staying up to date with industry best practice and commercial standards in both the UK and Ireland
What we’re looking for
* Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the building services or M&E sector
* Experience working across UK and Irish T&Cs and compliance standards
* Strong commercial acumen and understanding of mechanical systems across industrial, commercial, and mission-critical sectors
* Sharp attention to detail and the ability to spot spec vs drawing discrepancies
* Proficiency with estimating software and digital documentation platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Excel)
* A team player who can also work independently using their own initiative
Nice to have
* Exposure to European project delivery and cross-border coordination
* Willingness to support departmental meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
Why join?
* Be part of a reputable M&E business delivering high-value projects across multiple sectors: data centres, pharma, logistics, healthcare, commercial, and more
* Career development and ongoing professional training support
* Access to health and wellness programmes
* Inclusive culture and team-oriented environment
* Competitive salary and benefits