Your newpany
I’m supporting a highly respected M&E Contractor in Belfast who are looking to add a Junior Mechanical Estimator to their team. This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years’ experience in estimating or a mechanical/building services role who’s looking to take the next step in theirmercial career. You’ll be joining a highly supportive estimating team, working across a wide range of high-end mechanical projects including cost plans, design & build tenders and fully designed schemes.
Your new role
As Junior Mechanical Estimator, you’ll be involved in the full tendering cycle and will get hands‑on experience from day one. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Support the estimating team with mechanical take‑offs, measuring materials and equipment from drawings and specifications.
2. Assist in preparing tenders from initial enquiry through to handover, taking responsibility for smaller packages with guidance from senior estimators.
3. Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, chase quotations, and helppile pricing information.
4. Help prepare basicmercial documents, including schedules of rates, cost summaries and tender breakdowns.
5. Highlight any value-engineering opportunities, design discrepancies or potential risks you spot during take‑offs, referring them to senior team members for review.
6. Contribute to building strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, representing thepany professionally.
7. Maintain accurate documentation, keep files organised, and ensure goodmunication across the team throughout the tendering process.
What you'll need to succeed
The team is looking for someone who brings:
8. 1–2 years’ experience in a mechanical estimating role, or a mechanical/building services background with exposure to themercial/tendering process.
9. Hold a mechanical trades qualification (plumbing/pipefitting/HVAC) or a building services–related qualification
10. Strong attention to detail and solid numerical ability.
11. Confidentmunication skills and the ability to build effective supplier and client relationships.
12. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within the estimating function.
13. The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight tender deadlines.
What you'll get in return
14. A clear pathway for development within a growingmercial team.
15. Exposure to a broad mix of mechanical projects.
16. Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced estimators.
17. Apetitive salary package depending on experience.