Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator South Hampshire £35,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience) Benefits Training & Career Development Are you an Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator looking for the next step in your career? Were recruiting on behalf of a well-respected and growing M&E Building Services contractor based just west of Southampton who can offer just that. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant or Intermediate-level Mechanical Estimator (around 26 years mechanical estimating experience) to develop into a fully-fledged Mechanical Estimator working across both pre-designed and design & build projects, supported by a structured training and mentoring programme. The successful candidate will gain exposure to projects across the healthcare and medium-scale commercial sectors, typically valued between £200k and £2m. Youll work closely with senior team members to build your knowledge in all aspects of estimating, with genuine scope to take full ownership of tenders as your experience grows. The role: As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be: Assisting in the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical services projects Learning and applying both pre-designed and design & build tender processes Carrying out take-offs, liaising with suppliers, and obtaining quotations Supporting tender submissions and helping to prepare bid documentation Working with senior colleagues to develop technical knowledge and estimating skills Contributing to value engineering and cost optimisation ideas The ideal candidate will have: Around 26 years mechanical estimating experience Interest in developing skills in both pre-designed and design & build estimating Understanding of mechanical services systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing) Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn Salary and benefits package: £35,000 £50,000 depending on experience Company Bonus scheme Pension Options Phone and Laptop 22 days holiday plus Bank & Public Holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 28 days after 4 years service Structured training and development plan with salary progression linked to skills growth Supportive working environment with clear career progression opportunities If youre a motivated Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator looking to develop your career with a stable, growing business, wed be keen to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential discussion. This role may also be known as: Assistant Mechanical Estimator, Intermediate Mechanical Estimator, Junior Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Estimator, M&E Estimator.