MEP Estimating Manager
CV-LibraryWest YorkshirepermanentPosted: 24 April 2026
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Leeds
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + car allowance + package
Our client is a major national Tier One Building Services Contractor with a strong track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects across the UK.
They are now looking to appoint an MEP Estimating Manager for their Leeds office, with a clear preference for a mechanically biased estimator who understands how to price and win major D&B work.
The Role
This is a key appointment within the pre-construction team, leading the estimating function on large-scale Building Services tenders. The successful candidate will take responsibility for producing commercially robust, mechanically biased estimates on major design and build projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the preparation of large-scale MEP / Building Services estimates
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Take ownership of mechanically biased D&B tenders from enquiry through to handover
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Review drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements
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Work closely with design, operational and commercial teams during bid stages
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Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations
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Assess commercial risk, value engineering opportunities and programme implications
Requirements
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Must come from a Building Services / MEP contracting background
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Must be mechanically biased and have operated at least at Senior Mechanical Estimator level
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Must have strong D&B estimating experience and be design-aware rather than design-led
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Must have tendered for large-scale projects
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Must have worked for either a Tier One national contractor or a strong regional independent competing at this level
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Must show a stable career history with a proven track record
The Opportunity
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£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
*
Car allowance and full package
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Long-term career prospects within a substantial national contractor
Leeds
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + car allowance + package
Our client is a major national Tier One Building Services Contractor with a strong track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects across the UK.
They are now looking to appoint an MEP Estimating Manager for their Leeds office, with a clear preference for a mechanically biased estimator who understands how to price and win major D&B work.
The Role
This is a key appointment within the pre-construction team, leading the estimating function on large-scale Building Services tenders. The successful candidate will take responsibility for producing commercially robust, mechanically biased estimates on major design and build projects.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead the preparation of large-scale MEP / Building Services estimates
*
Take ownership of mechanically biased D&B tenders from enquiry through to handover
*
Review drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements
*
Work closely with design, operational and commercial teams during bid stages
*
Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations
*
Assess commercial risk, value engineering opportunities and programme implications
Requirements
*
Must come from a Building Services / MEP contracting background
*
Must be mechanically biased and have operated at least at Senior Mechanical Estimator level
*
Must have strong D&B estimating experience and be design-aware rather than design-led
*
Must have tendered for large-scale projects
*
Must have worked for either a Tier One national contractor or a strong regional independent competing at this level
*
Must show a stable career history with a proven track record
The Opportunity
*
£60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
*
Car allowance and full package
*
Long-term career prospects within a substantial national contractor