Mechanical D&B Estimator
Job Title: Mechanical D&B Estimator – Pre-Fabrication Division
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + £6,500 Car Allowance + 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Division Turnover: c£15m
Group Turnover: c£100m
Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Company
Join a £100m turnover group of market-leading M&E building services companies known for its strong reputation, consistent growth, and a team-driven “work hard, play hard” culture. This role sits within the Pre-Fabrication Division, a specialist arm of the business delivering innovative design & build mechanical services projects across a wide range of sectors.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical D&B Estimator with a background in design and build pre-fabricated mechanical services installations. You will be responsible for pricing projects ranging in value from £100k to £5m, working from RIBA Stage 3 design through to tender submission and variation pricing.Key Responsibilities
* Price mechanical services installation projects from RIBA Stage 3 design information.
* Prepare and submit competitive tenders for projects between £100k and £5m.
* Carry out detailed site surveys to assess project requirements and constraints.
* Develop accurate cost plans and pricing models for design and build projects.
* Assess and price variation orders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Work collaboratively with the design, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure effective project handovers.
* Maintain awareness of current market rates and supplier pricing to ensure competitiveness.
* Contribute to project value engineering where appropriate.
About You
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator in D&B and/or pre-fabricated mechanical installations.
* Strong understanding of building services and mechanical systems.
* Comfortable working from RIBA Stage 3 design information.
* Good technical knowledge and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
* Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to attend site surveys and client meetings as required.
What’s on Offer
* £55,000 – £60,000 basic salary
* Car allowance
* 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Enhanced company pension
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (following qualifying period)
* Contractual sick pay
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Supportive, energetic company culture focused on collaboration and success
* Career development within a rapidly growing group