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:
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Producing detailed mechanical tender bids and cost plans.
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Managing the tender process to meet deadlines and quality standards.
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Attending mid-tender and post-tender meetings.
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Managing post-tender commercial control and negotiation.
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Liaising with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
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Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
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Reviewing and analysing supply chain returns.
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Working closely with electrical and wider M&E estimating teams.
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Maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
About You
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Experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services.
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Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems.
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Good understanding of electrical services coordination.
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Experience working on residential, hotel or student accommodation projects preferred.
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Commercially aware with strong analytical skills.
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Experience using estimating software (Trimble preferred).
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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?
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💰 Competitive salary + package
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🚗 Company car scheme
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🏥 Private healthcare & life insurance
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🏦 Pension with 5.5% employer contribution
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🌴 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
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👨👩👧 Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity policies
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🤝 Employee-owned business
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📈 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