M&E Estimator

We are working with a leading international technical engineering and construction partner delivering complex design and build projects across the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe. Operating at Tier 1 level within the industrial, pharmaceutical, logistics, data centre and advanced manufacturing sectors, this organisation is known for delivering high-quality, technically demanding schemes for blue-chip end user clients

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical / Electrical Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their Leeds-based team.

The Role

You will play a key role in the full tender lifecycle on major MEP and design & build projects. This position will suit someone confident managing tenders independently, with the capability to step into a senior-level role depending on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Appraisal and review of tender documentation
• Strong technical understanding of Mechanical & Electrical systems
• Preparation of material and subcontract enquiries and selection of specialist subcontractors
• Site visits to identify and assess project-specific risks
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities, analytical cost estimates, preliminaries, budgets and cost plans
• Adjudication and comparison of subcontractor quotations
• Management of technical queries to ensure accurate and fully developed costings
• Risk management and preparation of tender risk registers
• Value engineering throughout the design development process
• Presentation of tenders to senior management at settlement meetings
• Full tender submission and structured handover to the delivery team

About You

• Several years’ experience in estimating, quantity surveying or construction cost planning
• Strong MEP and HVAC knowledge, ideally within pharmaceutical or technically complex builds
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Why Apply?

• Join a Tier 1 contractor delivering technically challenging industrial and advanced manufacturing projects
• Clear progression pathway into senior commercial or pre-construction leadership
• Competitive salary package between £60,000 – £95,000 depending on experience

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please apply with your CV for a confidential conversation.