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Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Immediate start available Competitive basic salary Dayshift 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Free on-site parking A streamlined, quick interview process MTrec's New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Washington by recruiting a permanent Electrical Engineer. You will be joining an industry leading company, with an excellent team-based culture and fantastic long-term career prospects. The Job You'll Do; Design, development, and delivery of electrical systems for a range of projects Design and manufacture of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and regulations. Work closely with estimators to prepare accurate project cost estimates and schedules. Develop and review CAD designs and schematics for electrical systems, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and safety requirements. Coordinate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure designs are translated effectively into final products. Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of engineering solutions. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and other team members. Ensure quality assurance and control standards are met at all stages of the project lifecycle. Foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and innovation within the engineering team Liaise with clients and other stakeholders, ensuring all expectations are met or exceeded. Drive continuous improvement within the electrical engineering processes and team. Oversee electrical projects from design through to installation and commissioning Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution About You; HNC or above in an Electrical discipline is essential. Proven experience (2+ years) in Electrical Engineering or similar Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar) Understanding of BS7671 wiring regulations, BS EN 61439 and IEC standards Strong understanding of electrical schematics Excellent problem-solving skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

CSS Recruitment are looking for an Electrical Designer for our client based in Central London. The Electrical Designer will be responsible for producing detailed electrical designs for commercial projects, ensuring all systems are compliant, coordinated, and delivered to the highest standards. The role involves working closely with project managers, estimators, and installation teams from concept through to completion. We are looking for someone to develop electrical designs across the board. Also providing technical support to site teams during installation and commissioning stages. Skills and Experience: - Experience as an Electrical Designer or Design Engineer in commercial building services. - Strong knowledge of electrical design standards and building services systems. - Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical design software (Amtech, Relux/Dialux). Required: HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent). City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671) preferred. Relevant design or CAD qualifications advantageous. Please contact Emma at CSS for further details and to apply.

Join Our Team as an Estimating Engineer! Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the Electrical Engineering sector? Our client, a leading specialist in bespoke low-voltage solutions, is on the lookout for a motivated Estimating Engineer to join their dynamic team. If you're passionate about engineering, cost estimation, and collaboration, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Position: Estimating Engineer Location: Gateshead Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Salary Range: £29,000 - £35,000 (Dependent on Experience) Why Join Us? At our client's company, you'll find an environment where your technical skills meet commercial thinking. With continued growth and innovation at the forefront, this role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects. What You Will Do: As an Estimating Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by creating accurate and commercially viable quotations. Your key responsibilities will include: Prepare Detailed Estimates: Develop cost estimates for electrical and switchgear-related projects, covering materials, labour, and overheads. Technical Review: Analyse technical drawings and specifications while interpreting customer requirements. Competitive Quotations: Produce precise and competitive quotations and tender submissions. Cost-Effective Solutions: Identify opportunities to deliver cost-effective strategies for projects. Collaborative Approach: Work closely with sales, engineering, and project management teams for seamless project handovers. Record Maintenance: Keep accurate records of estimates, quotations, and customer interactions. Risk Assessment: Evaluate project risks and contribute to effective mitigation strategies. Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives aimed at enhancing estimating processes and accuracy. Manage Multiple Projects: Juggle multiple quotations and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Who You Are: We're seeking candidates who embody a strong work ethic, excellent numerical skills, and a desire to grow within a thriving engineering company. Whether you're an experienced Estimator or an Engineer eager to transition into estimating, we want to hear from you! Essential Skills & Experience: Previous estimating, costing, or engineering experience in a technical environment. Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Commercial awareness and understanding of pricing impacts on business performance. Right to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in the electrical, switchgear, or related sectors. HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Background in manufacturing or SMEs. Electrical estimating experience for senior candidates. What We Offer: Competitive Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 based on your experience. Health Benefits: Private healthcare and health cash plan. Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension scheme. Career Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Collaborative Environment: A supportive culture that fosters teamwork and innovation. This is your chance to thrive in a project-driven environment and develop a long-term career in electrical engineering and estimating. If you enjoy problem-solving and being part of a growing team, we encourage you to apply today! Inclusivity Matters: We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know! Embrace this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Our expanding business is currently offering numerous exciting opportunities for prospective employees. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Estimator in our sales team, working with highly skilled engineers, to support you in your career development. As an Estimator you will be involved in the full life cycle delivery of control system projects. Take an active part in the Sales team responsible for assisting with the day-to-day production of quotes, tender information and other related aspects of the sales process. The Estimator role needs a high level of autonomy when carrying out tasks, and the company expects a high degree of awareness to commercial issues to help protect the company as well as help to leverage profits where possible. Full-time position (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays) What you will learn: Register, administer & send sales quotations to clients for small to large systems integration projects including specification of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Network, Installation & other works which can include panel modifications, Network node boxes (NNB's), subcontractor works Attend site visits for our clients, particularly our framework clients Further knowledge by attending suitable training courses (may be internal or external) to understand about technology/products when necessary or applicable Attend periodic company partnership events to network & find out about new technology/updates that could affect our quotes Build relationships with clients & attend sales/quote meetings as well as aid the PM's and Engineers in any sales client meetings Liaise with the Sales Management and your line manager to leverage sales into the business Create projects & register new opportunities within our CRM system and keep this up to date Provide periodic updates to sales team with progression of opportunities/deals and document onto CRM Be aware of the prospects on our CRM tool to allow weekly updates by PMO Assist with periodic modification of quotes templates for new customers/continuous improvement Understand how to keep our CRM system updated with the latest prospect information & provide cover for this activity when other members of the team are on annual leave Quality check/Technical check quotes & CE's from anyone outside Sales team wishing to send a sales quotation to ensure procedures are followed and they are financially and commercially acceptable to be sent to the client Give detailed sales to projects handover meetings upon contract award What we require from you: Must have either a technical background working within a similar engineering environment OR relevant qualification to minimum ONC/OND/HNC/HND standard (Degree level preferred) Excellent knowledge and competency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel is essential. Familiarity with MS Project and/or Visio would be extremely advantageous Good understanding of pricing, margins and percentage mark-ups combined with the ability to format bids into a detailed technical word format will be required. The successful individual will be able to adapt quickly, be motivated to develop and manage their own portfolio of work and be confident in communicating at all levels Above all candidates must be enthusiastic and willing to learn about the process automation industry and technologies Although Adsyst operate a relaxed dress code in the office, this role is sometimes customer facing and requires candidates to be smart and presentable when required UK Driving License Must be eligible to work in the UK What you will get in return: Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired) 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days after 5 years service) Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service) Enhanced sick pay is available following four months' continuous service. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is provided in line with statutory requirements Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service) Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG () Access to 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families Annual Personal development and salary reviews Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect) Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available) Access to Perkbox () This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays Free social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break. Our company At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance. Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We have four offices nationally; our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire, our Stafford office and a further two offices in Peterborough and Greater London. With our core skills lying in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, our expertise in panel building and electrical installation allow us to offer full turnkey solutions. We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost effective solutions As we continue to expand and attract top talent, we remain dedicated to maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We strive to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact. Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at: JBRP1_UKTJ

Electrical Estimator / Contracts Manager (Commercial) £45,000 (negotiable) + Ongoing training & development + Holiday + Pension + Company benefits Swindon, Wiltshire Are you an Electrical Estimator / Contracts Manager from a commercial background looking to join a well-established highly reputable company who are well known for their training, development & progression? On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company with an excellent reputation in an interesting, varied and technically challenging position where you will be working on exciting projects across the commercial & industrial sectors.This company have been established for over 5 decades and are highly respected across the South for being one of the best in their field & they pride themselves on the quality and efficiency of their service.In this role you will be responsible for procuring Electrical quotations for the business. You will also be working closely with Mechanical Estimators to submit Mechanical & Electrical quotations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrical estimator / Contracts manager to join a fantastic company who value their staff & offer a great working environment alongside a competitive salary & fantastic benefits package & as such this is an opportunity not to be missed! The role: Electrical tenders Liaising with clients, consultants and design teams to clarify project requirements Ongoing training, development & progression The person: Proficient commercial / industrial electrical estimating experience Ability to read mechanical & electrical drawings and project specifications A full driving license CSCS & DBS an advantage (Can be applied for) To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

MMP are currently recruiting for two Electrical Estimators to work with a Private Contractor in Surrey on a permanent basis. Job Title: Electrical Estimator Location: Sussex Rate/Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE) Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions. Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Carry out take-offs and cost analysis. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Identify value engineering opportunities where appropriate. Liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers throughout the tender process. Support project handovers to the delivery teams. Produce RAMS for handover Maintain accurate estimating records and tender documentation. Candidate Requirements Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator. Strong understanding of commercial electrical installations. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. Strong communication and organisational skills. Experience using estimating software is desirable. Full UK driving licence preferred. What We Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Company pension. Ongoing training and professional development. Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business. A supportive and collaborative working environment. If this is a sector you specialise in, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss any suitable candidates you may currently represent.

Graduate / Trainee Electrical Estimator (Building Services) 27,000- 33,000 + Remote + Hybrid + Flexible Hours + Car Allowance + Progression + Training + Company Benefits Wolverhampton Are you an Electrical Graduate or similar looking to kickstart your career in Estimation within a well-established Consultancy known for looking after their staff who offer full training to upskill yourself on specialist projects and a broad range of progression opportunities? This well-established yet tight-knit multi million Consultancy work with a broad range of clients in sector ranging from Education to Commercial. They have seen stable growth since their establishment 15 years ago and due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to grow their friendly Project team. In this varied role you will receive full training and then work on bespoke projects from inception through to completion. You will be supporting clients across numerous areas, with scope typically ranging anywhere from 5k- 2.5m in size, split between work on site and in office as you liaise closely with clients, stakeholders and other departments as you autonomously oversee work. This exciting role would suit an Electrical Graduate looking for a platform to kickstart your career working on a range of projects within a leading company who offer flexible working and a range of progression to senior roles. The Role: Work on Electrical Estimation Projects for a broad client base- full training provided Assist with delivery on time and within budget Work closely with clients, senior leadership and other key stakeholders Office based with regular site visitation The Person: Electrical Graduate or similar Looking to work within Estimation on Building Services projects Commutable to Wolverhampton Reference number: BBBH26035 Graduate, Trainee, Junior, Estimator, Project, Manager, Electrical, Construction, MEP, PM, HVAC, Engineering, Building Services, Commercial, Education, Leisure, Midlands, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Mechanical Estimator Milton Keynes 60,000 - 65,000 + package Job Description A leading multidisciplinary contractor delivering mechanical, electrical, FM, and small works projects is looking for a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction capability in Milton Keynes. The role involves producing competitive mechanical tenders across HVAC, plumbing, heating, and associated building services systems within commercial environments. You will work closely with internal delivery teams to ensure accurate, commercially viable bids that align with project requirements and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Prepare mechanical estimates from drawings and specifications Conduct detailed take-offs and cost analysis Price labour, materials, plant, and subcontract packages Liaise with suppliers and negotiate competitive rates Support bid submissions and tender documentation Provide value engineering input during pre-construction Work closely with project delivery teams for buildability input Maintain cost records and market benchmarking data Requirements Experience as a Mechanical Estimator in building services / M&E Background in commercial construction, FM, or fit-out environments Strong technical understanding of HVAC and mechanical systems Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specs Strong commercial and analytical skills

Building Safety Occupation Consultant required for a leading built environment consultancy based in Liverpool with hybrid working. Construo is working with a leading construction and renewables contractor recruiting a Junior Bid Writer to support high-quality tender submissions across social housing, public sector, and energy projects. Construo is working with a RICS-regulated consultancy recruiting a Residential / Commercial Surveyor to deliver surveys and valuations across the North West. Construo is working with a specialist contractor recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage waterproofing and niche construction projects across Hampshire. Construo is working with a multi-disciplinary consultancy recruiting a Structural Engineer to deliver forensic investigations and complex structural projects. Construo is working with a respected firm of Chartered Surveyors recruiting expert Residential Valuation Surveyors across multiple UK locations. Construo Recruitment is working with a well-established education and estates organisation to recruit a Project Manager to deliver capital, refurbishment and lifecycle projects across multiple campuses in Sheffield. Construo is working with a leading property consultancy recruiting Chartered Building Surveyors across the UK to support nationwide expansion. Construo Recruitment is working with a respected property consultancy to recruit a Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor to deliver commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects across Manchester, with values up to £20m. Construo is working with a respected firm of Chartered Surveyors recruiting expert Residential Valuation Surveyors across multiple UK locations. Join a specialist communications technology provider managing the end-to-end delivery of technical, operational, and compliance-driven projects across sectors including construction, logistics, manufacturing, and events. You'll oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating internal teams, suppliers, and clients while ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, within budget, and in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards. A well-established building contractor is seeking a Minor Works / Building Refurbishment Manager to oversee refurbishment and maintenance projects ranging from £500 to £50,000 across sectors including social housing, education, healthcare, and insurance works. The role involves managing projects from inception to completion, coordinating trades, subcontractors, and materials while ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. A creative design and production agency is seeking a Client Service Project Manager to oversee the delivery of exhibition, event, and interior space projects. The role involves managing projects from inception through to completion, acting as the primary client contact, coordinating internal teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Construo is working with a specialist contractor recruiting an Estimator to support tenders across electrical earthing, lightning protection, and safety systems projects. Construo is working with a specialist cladding remediation contractor recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support high-value fire safety projects across the UK. Construo is working with a respected firm of Chartered Surveyors recruiting expert Residential Valuation Surveyors across multiple UK locations. The skills gap continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing employers across the UK. Businesses are finding it harder to recruit people with the right combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and workplace skills. Contractors on hyperscale data center projects can struggle to maintain a safety culture across dozens of subcontractors and thousands of workers, pushing safety consultants to rethink training and enforcement. Water projects across the U.S. picked up to end 2025. Through this year, they've shown no signs of slowing down.

Building Safety Occupation Consultant required for a leading built environment consultancy based in Liverpool with hybrid working. Construo is working with a leading construction and renewables contractor recruiting a Junior Bid Writer to support high-quality tender submissions across social housing, public sector, and energy projects. Construo is working with a RICS-regulated consultancy recruiting a Residential / Commercial Surveyor to deliver surveys and valuations across the North West. Construo is working with a specialist contractor recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage waterproofing and niche construction projects across Hampshire. Construo is working with a multi-disciplinary consultancy recruiting a Structural Engineer to deliver forensic investigations and complex structural projects. Construo is working with a respected firm of Chartered Surveyors recruiting expert Residential Valuation Surveyors across multiple UK locations. Construo Recruitment is working with a well-established education and estates organisation to recruit a Project Manager to deliver capital, refurbishment and lifecycle projects across multiple campuses in Sheffield. Construo is working with a leading property consultancy recruiting Chartered Building Surveyors across the UK to support nationwide expansion. Construo Recruitment is working with a respected property consultancy to recruit a Building Surveyor / Senior Building Surveyor to deliver commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects across Manchester, with values up to £20m. Construo is working with a respected firm of Chartered Surveyors recruiting expert Residential Valuation Surveyors across multiple UK locations. Join a specialist communications technology provider managing the end-to-end delivery of technical, operational, and compliance-driven projects across sectors including construction, logistics, manufacturing, and events. You'll oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating internal teams, suppliers, and clients while ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, within budget, and in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards. A well-established building contractor is seeking a Minor Works / Building Refurbishment Manager to oversee refurbishment and maintenance projects ranging from £500 to £50,000 across sectors including social housing, education, healthcare, and insurance works. The role involves managing projects from inception to completion, coordinating trades, subcontractors, and materials while ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. A creative design and production agency is seeking a Client Service Project Manager to oversee the delivery of exhibition, event, and interior space projects. The role involves managing projects from inception through to completion, acting as the primary client contact, coordinating internal teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Construo is working with a specialist contractor recruiting an Estimator to support tenders across electrical earthing, lightning protection, and safety systems projects. Construo is working with a specialist cladding remediation contractor recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support high-value fire safety projects across the UK. Construo is working with a respected firm of Chartered Surveyors recruiting expert Residential Valuation Surveyors across multiple UK locations. The skills gap continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing employers across the UK. Businesses are finding it harder to recruit people with the right combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and workplace skills. Contractors on hyperscale data center projects can struggle to maintain a safety culture across dozens of subcontractors and thousands of workers, pushing safety consultants to rethink training and enforcement. Water projects across the U.S. picked up to end 2025. Through this year, they've shown no signs of slowing down.

Electrical Estimator Opportunity - Fully Remote - Excellent Salary & Benefits Package MK Search are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected M&E contractor who are continuing to experience significant growth following the award of multiple prestigious projects across the UK. Due to an expanding workload, they are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator to strengthen their commercial and pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically challenging projects within the life sciences, data centre, commercial and industrial/warehouse sectors. Working as part of a collaborative team of experienced estimators and commercial professionals, you will play a key role in securing high-value projects while benefiting from fully remote working, excellent career development and a market-leading salary and package. Responsibilities: Prepare detailed electrical estimates and cost plans for tender submissions. Review drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Produce accurate take-offs and pricing for electrical packages. Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions. Work closely with the pre-construction, design and commercial teams throughout the tender process. Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid strategy. Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Requirements: Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within the M&E or Building Services sector. Strong understanding of electrical building services installations. Experience pricing commercial, life sciences, industrial, warehouse or data centre projects would be advantageous. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Strong communication and organisational abilities. What's on Offer: Fully remote working. Above-market salary and comprehensive benefits package. Long-term career progression with a growing and financially secure contractor. Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious construction projects. Supportive team environment with experienced estimators and commercial professionals. Excellent pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors. If you're an Electrical Estimator looking for a fully remote opportunity with a market-leading M&E contractor offering excellent career prospects, we'd be delighted to discuss this role with you in confidence.

M&E Estimator Location: Flexible/Office & Site Based (London) Are you an experienced M&E Estimator looking to join a growing business delivering high-quality commercial projects? We're seeking a motivated and commercially minded M&E Estimator to become a key part of our pre-construction team. You'll play an integral role in producing accurate, competitive tenders for Mechanical & Electrical projects valued up to 2 million , working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal delivery teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong estimating experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to winning exciting commercial projects. The Role As an M&E Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, managing tender enquiries and supporting the successful delivery of competitive bids from initial enquiry through to project handover. Working alongside our Building Estimator and M&E Contract Managers, you'll help develop commercially sound solutions while identifying value engineering opportunities and supporting supplier selection. Key Responsibilities - Prepare accurate and competitive M&E tender submissions for projects up to 2 million . - Produce first-principles estimates and detailed cost plans. - Develop prime cost plans covering all aspects of project scope. - Calculate preliminary costs required to deliver projects successfully. - Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work to prepare accurate take-offs. - Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and obtain competitive quotations. - Analyse quotations to ensure compliance with project specifications. - Carry out site visits and surveys where required to support tender submissions. - Meet with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to discuss project requirements. - Work closely with the Building Estimating team to produce coordinated bids. - Produce transparent cost breakdowns, including prime costs and applied margins. - Support supplier negotiations and value engineering exercises. - Assist with supply chain management and tender close-out procedures. - Ensure estimates are delivered on time and to the highest level of accuracy. About You You'll be an experienced M&E Estimator with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. You'll also have: A minimum of 5 years' experience in an M&E estimating role. Experience working for an M&E contractor on commercial projects. Proven experience preparing tenders up to approximately 2 million . Experience using estimating software and digital take-off packages. Strong knowledge of first-principles estimating. Experience measuring and costing against the National Schedule of Rates (NSR). Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence working with clients, consultants and subcontractors. A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach. Qualifications & Experience Essential - Relevant Estimating or Construction qualification. - HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering. - Knowledge of MTC, JCT and NEC forms of contract. - Experience supporting contract bids and pricing against specifications and NSR schedules. Personal Attributes We're looking for someone who is: Commercially aware with strong risk management skills. Highly organised and self-motivated. Comfortable managing multiple tenders at different stages. An effective negotiator. A confident communicator with clients and colleagues. Professional, reliable and deadline driven. Able to produce clear reports and deliver presentations when required. Benefits - 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays - Life Assurance - People's Pension Scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution) - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Occupational Health Support - Access to Mental Health First Aiders - Professional Development Opportunities - Payment of Professional Membership Subscription - Refer a Friend Scheme - Discretionary Employee Ownership Trust Bonus (after 12 months' service) Apply Now If you're an experienced M&E Estimator looking for your next challenge with a business that values collaboration, quality and professional development, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team delivering outstanding commercial projects across the UK.

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator on a permanent basis based in Northampton. Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their highly successful pre-contract team reporting directly to the Mechanical Estimating Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Preparing detailed tender submissions and cost plans Attending mid-tender and post-tender meetings Managing post-tender activities and controls Building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective clients Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers, utilising established supply chains while also developing new business opportunities This role involves the day-to-day management of the tendering process, ensuring high standards are maintained and all deadlines are achieved. Although mechanically focused, the position requires a sound understanding of electrical building services. Applicants should demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and possess experience across a variety of sectors, particularly residential, hotel, and student accommodation projects. This is a permanent, office-based position offering excellent long-term career prospects. Requirements Proactive, approachable, and professional attitude Ability to lead by example Strong technical knowledge of all aspects of mechanical building services Thorough, organised, and detail-oriented approach Extensive knowledge of suppliers and subcontractors Good understanding of associated electrical services Strong commercial awareness to ensure financially viable tenders Flexible and adaptable approach to meeting deadlines Computer literate, with experience using Trimble Estimation software Experience issuing supply chain enquiries through electronic platforms Experience issuing and updating tender documentation using electronic control systems Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Commitment to maintaining quality standards in line with company QA procedures Ability to work effectively within an integrated M&E team Package Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service), plus bank holidays Company car scheme Private healthcare and life insurance Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks SMP Enhanced paternity pay: 2 weeks full pay, available consecutively or flexibly Employee-owned business structure Flexible holiday scheme