Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator – M&E Building Services – Hampshire

£70,000-£85,000 + Bonus + Benefits Package

A highly regarded M&E Building Services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their growing pre‑construction team in Hampshire. The business delivers projects across commercial, fast‑track office fit‑out, healthcare, education, industrial, and leisure sectors, with mechanical package values typically ranging from £1m to £5m.

This well‑established contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality mechanical installations and is known for its collaborative culture, technical expertise, and long‑standing client relationships. With a secure pipeline of repeat business and continued growth, the successful candidate will join a supportive and professional working environment where individuals are trusted, respected, and given genuine responsibility within the pre‑construction process.

This role is suited to an experienced Mechanical Estimator who enjoys taking ownership of tenders and working within a technically strong contractor environment.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate and commercially competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects, pricing full mechanical packages from first principles through to final submission using Ensign estimating software.
• Working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, operational teams, and senior management throughout the pre‑construction process to secure profitable and deliverable projects.

Projects include HVAC systems, ventilation, pipework, public health services, heating and cooling plant, and plantroom installations across a range of technically demanding building services environments.

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Estimator within M&E Building Services.
• Strong background pricing mechanical installation projects within contractor environments.
• Experience using Ensign estimating software (advantageous).
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, plant, pipework, ventilation, and associated services.
• Good commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and produce detailed tenders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• £70,000-£85,000.
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme (paid year on year).
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Cover (Death in Service).
• Employee Wellbeing Support.
• Company‑Funded Training and Development.
• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities.
• Additional Benefits.

• Mechanical Estimator
• HVAC Estimator
• M&E Estimator
• Mechanical Building Services Estimator
• Mechanical Pre‑Construction Estimator
• Senior Mechanical Estimator