Senior Mechanical Estimator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Wirral
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Trimble Contract Master Mechanical Estimating Building Services Engineering Communication Skills IT Skills Commercial Awareness Negotiation Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Mechanical Estimator

We are seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our work-winning team. The successful candidate will be based at our offices on the Wirral and will work on projects from across the residential, student accommodation, commercial, education and light industrial sectors with values ranging from £1,000,000 – £8,000,000.

Senior Mechanical Estimator Position Overview:

  • Preparing of Robust Prime Cost Estimate
  • Value Engineering and Smart Tendering
  • Take offs from Drawings Interpretation of specification/Drawings
  • Engagement with, and obtaining quotes from Suppliers/Subcontractors
  • Verifying Suppliers/Subcontractors quotes and making sure they meet the requirements of the tender
  • Preparation of and attending bid settlement meetings with directors

Senior Mechanical Estimator Position Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator
  • Based within a commutable distance to Wirral

Salary / package negotiable dependent upon experience.

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Attributes:

  • Experienced in the use of Trimble Contract Master
  • Good general technical engineering knowledge of building services systems. (Mechanical & Plumbing services bias).
  • Must have good communication skills and adapt these as necessary/appropriate.
  • Must be able to build trust and confidence through competence, consistently delivering on promises, and promoting clear and timely communications internally and externally
  • Must have good IT Skills in Microsoft Outlook ,Word, , Bluebeam, Powerpoint, Excel as a minimum.
  • Must have good commercial awareness and good negotiation skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and proven in achieving deadlines.
  • Qualifications: Recognised qualification in Building Services Engineering or other appropriate engineering subject is preferred. Candidates without formal engineering qualifications may be considered if they have acquired sufficient experience to demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
  • Min 10 years experience, 5 years in an estimating role
  • Skilled at Value engineering
  • High level of awareness of commercial risks and opportunities.
  • Highly organised and driven individual committed to delivering excellence through great teamwork, sound decision making, with thorough and timely communications.
  • Mechanical bias with Electrical building services knowledge
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Alignment with our Company FIT values.

In the first instance, please send your CV and a Covering Letter that lets us know more about you and why you’re the perfect fit for our team, to [contact hidden]

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