Junior Mechanical Estimator | Staffordshire Car

Are you a Plumber, Mechanical Engineer or experienced Mechanical Installer looking to get off the tools and move into estimating? We're working with an established M&E contractor based in Cannock who are looking to bring in a Junior Mechanical Estimator and train someone with the right technical background and attitude. This could be a great opportunity for someone from a plumbing / mechanical building services background who understands how systems are installed and now wants to develop a career within mechanical estimating.

You’ll work alongside the existing estimating team, learning how to price and prepare tenders for a range of mechanical building services projects.

You’ll be involved with:

• Assisting with mechanical estimates and tenders
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and schedules
• Pricing labour, materials and subcontract packages
• Assisting with take-offs and quantities
• Obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and clients
• Developing your knowledge of mechanical building services and estimating
• Working closely with the senior estimating and commercial teams

We're particularly interested in speaking with people who have a plumbing or mechanical installation background and are looking for their next career move.

You could be:

• A Qualified Plumber looking to come off the tools
• A Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Installer
• A Plumbing Supervisor looking for an office-based role
• A Mechanical Improver with strong technical knowledge
• Someone already assisting with pricing or estimating
• Someone with good knowledge of commercial building services who wants to learn estimating

Estimating experience isn't essential - the key is having a good understanding of mechanical services, being comfortable with numbers and drawings, and having the right attitude to learn.

• Up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Cannock
• Established M&E Contractor
• Full training and development into Mechanical Estimating
• Office-based role Genuine long-term career progression

If you're currently working on the tools and thinking "I want to get into estimating", this could be exactly the opportunity you've been looking for.