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Role: M&E Estimator
Location: North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits (DOE)
Omega are supporting a growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor in their search for an experienced M&E Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in winning new business by preparing accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, whilst supporting procurement and commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities - M&E Estimator
- Take ownership of the estimating process from receipt of tender documentation through to submission
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender returns for mechanical and electrical projects
- Estimate mechanical building services including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plumbing, public health, and low-carbon heating systems
- Estimate electrical services including power, lighting, containment, distribution, fire alarm, and data installations
- Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to produce accurate take-offs and pricing
- Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
- Support procurement activities and supplier management across live projects
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, and commercial teams to develop technically compliant and commercially viable solutions
- Attend site surveys, pre-tender meetings, and client consultations as required
- Evaluate project risks, margins, and opportunities to produce competitive and profitable submissions
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Requirements - M&E Estimator
Essential:
- Proven experience as an M&E Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Electrical Estimator, or Building Services Estimator
- Strong understanding of mechanical building services including HVAC, plumbing, pipework, and ductwork
- Good knowledge of electrical building services installations
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of project costing, margins, and risk
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline
- Experience estimating renewable energy projects including Solar PV, EV Charging, Battery Storage, and Heat Pumps
- Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE Guidance, Part L Regulations, and SAP assessments
- Experience using estimating software and AutoCAD
- Procurement and supplier management experience
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Benefits - M&E Estimator
- Competitive salary package
- Health Cash Plan
- Life Insurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Buy/Sell Annual Leave Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to join a growing technical services business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
For more information on this role, please contact Kieren Provis on 01453 829776 or send a copy of your CV to Kieren.Provis@omega.co.uk.
Candidates who are currently an M&E Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, Electrical Estimator, Building Services Estimator, HVAC Estimator, Commercial Estimator, Bid Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, or Building Services Engineer may be suitable for this position.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omega.co.uk.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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