Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator

Location:

Bristol
Sector: M&E Contractor – Residential / Student Accommodation / Hotels
Salary:
Competitive + Package

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator to join a well-established M&E contractor specialising in large-scale residential, student accommodation and hotel developments.

You’ll be part of a highly successful pre-construction team, responsible for preparing competitive tenders and cost plans on technically complex building services projects.

This role offers strong long-term career prospects within a respected contractor delivering major projects nationwide.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

* Producing detailed mechanical tender bids and cost plans.

* Managing the tender process to meet deadlines and quality standards.

* Attending mid-tender and post-tender meetings.

* Managing post-tender commercial control and negotiation.

* Liaising with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

* Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.

* Reviewing and analysing supply chain returns.

* Working closely with electrical and wider M&E estimating teams.

* Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

About You

* Experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services.

* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems.

* Good understanding of electrical services coordination.

* Experience working on residential, hotel or student accommodation projects preferred.

* Commercially aware with strong analytical skills.

* Experience using estimating software (Trimble preferred).

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

Company Profile

You’ll be joining a well-established M&E contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex residential and mixed-use developments. The business offers a collaborative environment, a stable pipeline of work and clear career progression opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

* 💰 Competitive salary + package

* 🚗 Company car scheme

* 🏥 Private healthcare & life insurance

* 🏦 Pension with 5.5% employer contribution

* 🌴 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays

* 👨‍👩‍👧 Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity policies

* 🤝 Employee-owned business

* 📈 Excellent career development prospects

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality