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Trainee Designer / Estimator Salary: 25K - 30K depending on experience Location: Wincanton (Hybrid working available) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (with an hour for lunch) Hybrid Working: 2 days per week from home Kickstart Your Career in Design & Engineering! Are you looking to take your first steps into the world of design and engineering? Our client, a forward-thinking company based in Wincanton, is expanding their team and looking for a Trainee Designer / Estimator to join them. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in construction, plumbing, heating, or similar trades who is eager to learn and grow in a technical design role. You'll be joining a small, supportive team where full training will be provided in Revit , AutoCAD , and MEP design . If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to build a career in sustainable and innovative design, we want to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: Assisting in the creation of BIM Models and CAD drawings for exciting projects. Learning to use Revit and AutoCAD software to support design development. Supporting the team with design layouts, calculations, and specifications. Helping prepare quotations and attending client meetings with senior staff. Collaborating with experienced engineers and designers to produce coordinated designs. What We're Looking For: Ideally, experience in construction or a trade (e.g. plumbing, heating, mechanical, electrical). Strong curiosity about the design and integration of complex systems and infrastructure. Some familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit is a bonus - but not essential. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail. Good communication and organisational skills. What's in It for You: Competitive starting salary 25K - 30K depending on experience. Full-time, permanent role with hybrid working options. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service). Company pension scheme. Casual dress and regular company events. Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities. Ready to Apply? Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask for Debbie to find out more. We're excited to help you take the next step in your career! Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Job Role: Senior Electrical Estimator / Commercial Manager (Pricing, Bids, & Estimation) leading our Commercial Operations, reporting to Directors. Salary: Negotiable subject to capabilities and experience. Company Overview: Test Inc is the UKs leading provider of electrical compliance, and maintenance services, specialising in complex and critical environments click apply for full job details

My client is a leading National M&E contractor who is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their North West team, focusing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors. Senior Estimators are a valuable part of the business, where they effectively utilise experience and knowledge within a team to produce tenders and prepare competitive click apply for full job details

Michael Taylor Search & Selection are partnering with a valued client to recruit an experienced Estimator within the commercial office Design & Build / Fit-Out sector. Our client is a successful and growing contractor delivering high-quality CAT A, CAT B and full office interior projects for a diverse range of commercial clients. Role Overview The Senior Estimator will oversee all financial aspects of the pre-contract process, ensuring tenders meet client requirements and accurately reflect project costs. This role is responsible for driving the preparation of competitive and commercially robust bids while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the estimating team. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and mentor estimators, promoting best practice and ensuring high-quality tender submissions. Attend initial client briefings to understand technical requirements, scope, and budget considerations. Review and analyse tender documents and employer requirements. Negotiate contractual terms, conditions, and payment structures to achieve commercially favourable outcomes. Provide clear internal and external advice to ensure the most appropriate solutions are pursued. Source competitive subcontractor quotations and review submissions for accuracy and completeness. Track and support opportunities through the full pre-contract lifecycle to maximise project conversion. Prepare and present detailed cost estimates, ensuring alignment with client expectations and subcontractor negotiations. Produce itemised cost plans to support robust financial control. Ensure pre-contract activity remains commercially sound and not solely focused on winning work. Collaborate closely with design teams to support value engineering initiatives. Assist clients with compliance matters such as approvals, validations, surveys, and condition assessments. Participate in internal cost plan reviews with the project finance team. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Regularly review processes and implement improvements. Support senior pre-construction leadership in managing the estimating function. Contribute to recruitment activities when required. About You Minimum 4 years experience as an estimator, ideally within design & build or fit-out sectors. Demonstrated track record of delivering profitable projects. Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. Experience improving processes and promoting efficient working methods. Confident mentor with the ability to support and develop team members. Capable of managing a varied and busy workload. High commercial awareness, with the ability to guide decision-making across the business. Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical disciplines. Degree or HNC/HND qualification (desirable but not essential). Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Outlook and Word. Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and current building regulations. Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation. Full, clean driving licence preferred.

My client is a leading National M&E contractor who is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their North East team, focusing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors. Senior Estimators are a valuable part of the business, where they effectively utilise experience and knowledge within a team to produce tenders and prepare competitive click apply for full job details

Our client is a leading National M&E contractor who is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their Leeds team, focusing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors. Senior Estimators are a valuable part of the business, where they effectively utilise experience and knowledge within a team to produce tenders and prepare competitive esti click apply for full job details

Electrical Estimator / Senior Electrical Estimator Cambridge (with option to work from Colchester part of the week) £60,000 - £80,000 + Car / Allowance + Benefits We're supporting a well-established and financially secure building services contractor with a strong reputation across education, healthcare, life sciences, leisure, and student accommodation projects click apply for full job details

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join a well-established company! Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Office Based. Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. Location: Maidstone, Kent ME15. About The Company: Established in 1983, they are a respected mechanical services contractor delivering high-quality HVAC solutions across London and the South East. They work across the commercial, high-end residential, education, and public sectors, offering mechanical design, installation, and commissioning services. Following a recent change of ownership, the business is entering a significant phase of modernisation, investment, and process improvement. As part of this transformation, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to take ownership of their estimating function and help shape the future of how they price and win work. About The Role: This is a key senior hire. You will be responsible for all mechanical estimating activities across the business and will play a pivotal role in developing a formal estimating department. You will work closely with their Managing Director and Projects Team to: Lead all mechanical estimating for tenders ranging from small works to multi-million-pound packages Carry out detailed take-offs, cost analysis, and tender submissions using drawings, specifications, and site information Review and improve our current pricing methods (largely Excel-based) and implement a consistent, structured estimating system Establish best-practice procedures, databases, templates, and cost libraries Liaise with supply chain and subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, and BMS packages Provide value-engineering options and technical input during bid stages Support business strategy by helping to forecast, analyse, and improve their win rates Work with project managers to ensure smooth handover of successful bids into delivery You will report directly to senior management and have the autonomy to build and shape an estimating function as the business continues to expand. Typical Project Values: Small works: £10k-£100k Medium projects: £100k-£1.5m Larger refurb/fit-out packages: £1.5m-£4m+ Sectors include: Hotels and hospitality Residential refurbishments and new build Commercial offices Schools and education projects Specialist upgrades (AC, ventilation, BMS, plant replacement, VRV/VRF, etc.) Although the role is primarily mechanical, experience with electrical and BMS integration is highly advantageous Candidate Requirements: Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E contracting environment Strong knowledge of mechanical building services (HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plant, BMS interface, etc.) Comfortable working independently as the primary estimator for the company A process-driven mindset with the ability to modernise and implement new systems Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how to build competitive but profitable tenders Strong Excel skills and familiarity with digital estimating tools/databases (or ability to introduce them) Confident communicating with consultants, clients, suppliers, and internal teams High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tenders at varying stages Company Benefits: Opportunity to build and lead a modern estimating department from the ground up. Work with a company that has been trusted for over 43 years with excellent repeat-business clients. Be part of a leadership team that is investing heavily in modern systems, processes, and people. A stable, growing pipeline of work across multiple sectors. Long-term progression opportunities as the business continues to scale. Competitive salary, benefits, and an opportunity to shape the future of the company. If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.