Mechanical Design & Build Estimator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Staffordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Mechanical & Electrical
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Mechanical estimating D&B environment Tender preparation Specification interpretation Value engineering Commercial awareness Technical mindset MEP contractor

FULL DESCRIPTION

MECHANICAL DESIGN & BUILD ESTIMATOR

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: £40000 - £60000 per annum + Flexible

Sector: Mechanical & Electrical

Type: Permanent

Ref: 39676_1775033002

Role Overview

A well-established and growing MEP contractor is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design & Build Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction team. This is a key hire for the business, with real intent behind it, offering the opportunity to step into a visible role where your input will directly influence project wins and future growth.

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing detailed tenders across a varied project portfolio, including:

  • Commercial & mixed-use developments
  • Hotels
  • Student accommodation

Working closely with an existing estimator, you'll report into the Design Manager and play a central role in shaping both the technical approach and commercial submission.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Preparing mechanical tenders from first principles
  • Interpreting specifications and developing D&B solutions
  • Engaging with supply chain to obtain competitive pricing
  • Supporting value engineering and buildability input
  • Assisting in compiling full tender submissions and documentation

The Team Structure

You'll be part of a close-knit pre-construction function:

  • Working alongside another estimator
  • Reporting into an experienced Design Manager
  • With a clear line through to senior leadership

This offers strong visibility and the chance to make a genuine impact.

What They're Looking For

  • Experience in mechanical estimating within a D&B environment
  • Ability to work across a range of sectors and project values
  • Strong commercial awareness with a technical mindset
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, office-based setting

Why Apply?

  • Clear need within the business - this isn't a speculative hire
  • Diverse project workload across multiple sectors
  • Supportive team structure with direct access to decision-makers
  • Competitive salary aligned with market rates

Contact Information

Feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Application Instructions

Applying is easy, simply provide a few details and your CV below

Want to register your interest but don’t have your CV to hand?

Request a call back instead

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs