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Mechanical Estimator – Building Services

Are you an experienced or developing Mechanical Estimator looking to progress your career, or perhaps an M&E Quantity Surveyor or Mechanical Project Manager looking to transition into an estimating role?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-respected and steadily growing M&E Building Services contractor based west of Southampton, recognised for delivering high-quality mechanical and HVAC projects across the healthcare, commercial, and public sectors. They’ve earned a strong reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and a supportive team culture that encourages professional development and long-term progression.

You’ll join a collaborative team pricing mechanical building services packages typically valued between £50k and £2m.

Responsibilities:

* Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for mechanical building services projects

* Review drawings and specifications, carry out detailed take-offs, and obtain supplier quotations

* Assist in tender submissions and bid documentation

* Liaise with suppliers, consultants, and internal project teams

* Support value-engineering and cost-optimisation initiatives

Skills & Experience:

* Background within mechanical building services, ideally in estimating, quantity surveying, or project management

* Strong technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building services systems

* Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

* Confident communicator with both suppliers and internal teams

Remuneration Package – Mechanical Estimator

* Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (reflective of experience and seniority)

* Company car or car allowance

* Pension options

* 22 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays (rising annually to 28 days after 4 years)

* Genuine opportunities for career progression

* Occasional working from home, depending on project requirements

If you’re an experienced or developing Mechanical Estimator looking for a long-term move with a stable and supportive M&E contractor, or perhaps an M&E Quantity Surveyor or Mechanical Project Manager keen on transitioning into an estimating role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply online today, or alternatively contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd to discuss this excellent opportunity in confidence.

About David Leslie Ltd

David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered