Estimator

Location: Stourbridge / Bury / London
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Estimator looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading mechanical and electrical contracting business to hire two Estimators. In this role, you will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive cost estimates across a range of projects, playing a central part in securing new contracts and supporting the business's continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality M&E solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Tendering: Prepare detailed, accurate estimates and tender submissions for M&E projects from enquiry through to submission, ensuring competitiveness and commercial viability.
• Tender Analysis & Negotiation: Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, risks, and opportunities, engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to secure best-value pricing.
• Stakeholder & Supply Chain Coordination: Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors to gather relevant information and align on project requirements.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain clear records of all estimates, produce cost reports, and contribute to post-tender reviews and handover documentation.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all estimates adhere to relevant industry standards, health and safety regulations, and internal commercial governance processes.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years as an Estimator within the M&E or building services industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in estimating software (e.g. Conquest, Causeway, or similar), with strong ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrable track record of pricing M&E projects ranging from small works through to larger, multi-trade contracts.
• Soft Skills: Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tender deadlines simultaneously.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK and willingness to work from one of the specified office locations (Stourbridge, Bury, or London).

Desirable:

• Certifications: HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline; CSCS or ECS card.
• Sector Background: Prior estimating experience across commercial, industrial, or critical infrastructure projects, with exposure to both design-and-build and traditional procurement routes.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE
• Benefits Package: Pension scheme, healthcare cover, and travel expenses — package commensurate with experience and office location.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Estimator position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

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