Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator

Location:

Bristol

Sector: M&E Contractor - Residential / Student Accommodation / Hotels

Salary:
Competitive + Package

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 💰 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

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.