Estimator

Estimator - Mechanical OR Electrical Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Vehicle, fuel card, health plan. Location: Fareham An established facilities and building services business is looking to appoint an M&E Estimator to support a growing pipeline of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC projects. You’ll be joining a stable, well-structured team delivering projects across the public sector and direct client environments, with typical values ranging up to £1.5m. This is a role where your input genuinely influences project wins, commercial outcomes, and long-term growth. If you enjoy ownership, variety, and being trusted to run with your tenders, this one’s worth a look. About the role * Producing accurate, competitive M&E tenders using estimating software * Managing tenders from enquiry through to submission, end to end * Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation to identify risk and opportunity * Preparing clear, well-presented qualitative and commercial submissions * Analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations for compliance and value * Attending site surveys and tender meetings where required * Supporting project teams during handover to ensure a smooth commercial transition About you * Demonstrable experience of Estimating either Mechanical OR Electrical * Confidence reading and working from construction drawings * The ability to juggle multiple tenders without quality dropping * Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail * Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Office * A proactive, organised approach and clear communication style * Full UK driving licence * Ability to pass DBS / background checks (projects include schools and secure sites) Why This Role Will Appeal to You * You’re trusted to manage your own workload without micromanagement * You’ll work on meaningful, technically interesting projects — not repetitive low-value tenders * Clear progression and development opportunities as the team continues to grow * A stable employer with long-term contracts and strong financial backing * A supportive commercial structure around you, not firefighting Package & Benefits * 23 days holiday plus bank holidays * Company vehicle and fuel card * Overtime available * Company mobile and full uniform * Pension scheme * Health cash plan (dental, optical, physio & wellbeing) * Employee assistance programme