Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator Salary and Package - £50,000 - £65,000 per annum - Company vehicle or car allowance - Pension - Ongoing training and development - Long-term progression opportunities Location - Huddersfield Full-time, Permanent Position About the Company This established mechanical contractor has been operating for over 90 years and delivers refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, heating, and full mechanical services projects across the UK. With a strong in-house engineering team and long-standing relationships across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and specialist sectors, the business has built a reputation for quality installations, reliable service, and long-term client partnerships. Why Join Them This Mechanical Estimator position offers the opportunity to join a stable and well-established business with a consistent pipeline of work and a strong technical team around it. The Mechanical Estimator will be working closely with experienced engineers, project teams, and trusted subcontractors on a wide range of mechanical packages. The company has a practical and supportive working culture, values long-term staff retention, and has invested heavily in developing its own engineering talent over many years. The successful Mechanical Estimator will join a business where quality of work and technical standards are taken seriously, without an overly corporate environment. About the Role This Mechanical Estimator role will focus on preparing accurate costings and quotations for mechanical services projects across air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, and pipework installations. The successful Mechanical Estimator must have a strong background in mechanical pipework and be comfortable pricing full mechanical packages, including managing and reviewing subcontract quotations for air conditioning and ventilation elements. Duties will include: * Preparing detailed mechanical estimates and tender submissions * Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation * Pricing pipework installations and associated mechanical services * Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations for AC and ventilation packages * Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and project teams * Producing accurate take-offs and cost breakdowns * Assisting with value engineering and alternative design proposals * Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required * Supporting handovers to delivery and operations teams * Managing multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously The role would suit an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a background in mechanical building services, HVAC, or pipework installations who is looking for a long-term position within a respected contractor. Summary This is a strong opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator to join a long-established contractor with an excellent industry reputation, varied project portfolio, and secure workload. The role offers genuine long-term stability, a supportive team environment, and the chance to work on technically interesting mechanical packages across multiple sectors. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information