Mechanical Estimator

Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator – South Hampshire

£35,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits + Training & Career Development

Are you an Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator looking for the next step in your career? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-respected and growing M&E Building Services contractor based just west of Southampton who can offer just that.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant or Intermediate-level Mechanical Estimator (around 2–6 years’ mechanical estimating experience) to develop into a fully-fledged Mechanical Estimator working across both pre-designed and design & build projects, supported by a structured training and mentoring programme.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to projects across the healthcare and medium-scale commercial sectors, typically valued between £200k and £2m. You’ll work closely with senior team members to build your knowledge in all aspects of estimating, with genuine scope to take full ownership of tenders as your experience grows.

The role:

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be:

• Assisting in the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical services projects
• Learning and applying both pre-designed and design & build tender processes
• Carrying out take-offs, liaising with suppliers, and obtaining quotations
• Supporting tender submissions and helping to prepare bid documentation
• Working with senior colleagues to develop technical knowledge and estimating skills
• Contributing to value engineering and cost optimisation ideas

The ideal candidate will have:

• Around 2–6 years’ mechanical estimating experience
• Interest in developing skills in both pre-designed and design & build estimating
• Understanding of mechanical services systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn

Salary and benefits package:

• £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• Company Bonus scheme
• Pension Options
• Phone and Laptop
• 22 days’ holiday plus Bank & Public Holidays, increasing annually to a maximum of 28 days after 4 years’ service
• Structured training and development plan with salary progression linked to skills growth
• Supportive working environment with clear career progression opportunities

If you’re a motivated Assistant or Intermediate Mechanical Estimator looking to develop your career with a stable, growing business, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential discussion.

This role may also be known as: Assistant Mechanical Estimator, Intermediate Mechanical Estimator, Junior Mechanical Estimator, Building Services Estimator, M&E Estimator.