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Senior Mechanical Estimator
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Parkinson Gray Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Estimator, Mechanical Engineer, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
West Yorkshire
Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
Parkinson Gray Associates is recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join the M&E division of an established building services contractor.
The successful candidate will work within an existing estimating team and take responsibility for the preparation of competitive mechanical tenders across a variety of commercial projects.
You will manage tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and subsequent handover, ensuring costs, scope, risk and potential commercial exposure are fully understood before a bid is submitted. The client’s role profile specifically requires detailed estimating from drawings and take-offs, subcontract package assessment, market-rate benchmarking and full tender handover following successful bids.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tender submissions.
* Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
* Produce accurate labour and material take-offs.
* Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
* Price elements from first principles where appropriate.
* Identify risk, uncertainty and appropriate tender contingencies.
* Benchmark pricing against historic projects and current market rates.
* Participate in tender launch, review and adjudication meetings.
* Liaise with commercial, operational and procurement teams.
* Support tender negotiations and clarifications.
* Produce detailed handover information for successful projects.
* Ensure bids remain commercially viable while retaining competitiveness.
The Successful Candidate
* Significant mechanical estimating experience within the construction or building services sector.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical services, materials and installation methods.
* Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, BOQs and contract documents.
* Good understanding of M&E design principles.
* Strong numerical and IT skills.
* Commercial awareness and the ability to identify risk.
* Good negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage several tenders at once.
* Strong organisational and communication skills
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience Additional Information / Benefits
car and package
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