Estimator, Engineering, Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Estimator – HVAC / MEP

Bury, Greater Manchester | £60,000 + Package TBA

Mechanical estimating for a well-established, highly respected specialist engineering contractor based in Bury, Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business delivering complex, high-value engineering projects across technically demanding sectors, including industrial, infrastructure and nuclear environments.

You will enjoy working with an experienced engineering team, combining specialist HVAC, ventilation, ductwork and mechanical services expertise with innovative design, fabrication and installation capabilities. With the backing of a major international engineering group, this is an opportunity to contribute to significant projects and develop your career within a technically ambitious organisation.

The Mechanical Estimator / HVAC Estimator role itself, where you will take responsibility for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially sound estimates for specialist mechanical engineering projects.

Working closely with design, engineering, commercial and project delivery teams, you will influence project solutions from initial tender through to successful contract award. More specifically:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Reviewing invitations to tender (ITTs), identifying technical requirements, commercial considerations and project risks.
• Estimating HVAC, ventilation, ductwork, mechanical services and associated MEP works.
• Developing cost plans covering materials, labour, fabrication, site installation, plant, equipment and subcontractors.
• Pricing design costs, preliminaries, risk allowances and project-specific requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal engineering teams to obtain competitive quotations.
• Contributing to design development, value engineering, buildability reviews and cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinating technical and commercial submissions for tenders and proposals.
• Presenting estimates for internal review and approval.
• Supporting post-tender reviews and handovers to project delivery teams following successful contract awards.

To be successful as Mechanical Estimator / MEP Estimator, you will ideally have a background in mechanical building services, HVAC, industrial ventilation, ductwork or related engineering projects. More specifically:

• Experience estimating mechanical engineering, HVAC, ductwork or wider MEP installations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication, installation methods and associated costs.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates, cost plans or commercial tender submissions.
• Commercial awareness, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working collaboratively with engineering, procurement and project teams.
• Ability to manage competing tender deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client meetings and project sites.

Experience in specialist ductwork, industrial HVAC or nuclear engineering would be advantageous, but is not essential. Applications from estimators with transferable mechanical or MEP experience are welcomed.

As Mechanical Estimator, you will enjoy a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to develop your career with a respected engineering business delivering technically challenging projects.

• Salary circa £60,000 per annum.
• Additional benefits package – details to be confirmed.
• Established engineering business with international group backing.
• Exposure to complex, high-value mechanical engineering projects.
• Collaborative, technically focused working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.