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Posted 20 July, 2026

Mechanical Estimator

Meridian Business Support Limited
Preston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Mechanical Estimator\n
\nMeridian are working with a well-established M&E contractoras they grow their commercial team in their Preston office with the hire of a Mechanical Estimator. If you're looking to join a commercial contractor with an excellent reputation and strong foundation of clients across the North-west, then this opportunity is perfect for you. Typical contracts include offices, hotels, schools, prisons, MoD's, high-security projects, and leisure centres etc.\n
Benefits include (but are not exclusive to):\n
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  • Starting salary between £60k - £70k p.a (DoE)
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  • Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
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  • Working on regionalised contracts, without nationwide work
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  • Full company pensionscheme
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  • Full SSPcover
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  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
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  • Office-based role, with flexible attitude toWFH
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  • Commercial benefits schemes such as gym and health-carediscounts
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  • Joining an existing, knowledgeableteam with strong foundations in the North-west M&E region
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Requirements for the role:\n
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  • Prior knowledge of pricing commercial MEP building services on a variety of projects
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  • Ideally a working background within Mechanical installations/building services
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  • Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills, combined with existing knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office programmes
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  • Ability to be client-facing and customer-service skills, with end users, supply chain members, and subcontractors
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  • Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and 3D scans to change and adapt so client's needs and site restrictions
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  • Able to work with other members of the pre-construction team and design team, to adapt and problem-solve
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  • Excellent timekeeping skills with an ability to work to deadlines
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Duties include (but are not exclusive to):\n
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  • Working independently or as a larger team to draft mechanical tenders for upcoming projects in the North-west region
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  • Adapt existing tenders or pre-construction documents to suit changing project demands
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  • Analyse and interpret various designs and documents
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  • Produce cost-effective and compliant tenders with an understanding of building regulations, HSE, and mechanical building services
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  • Working closely across communication channels to collaborate and problem solve any potential problems during pre-construction and tender processes
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  • Attending site and client visits when required to expand upon existing relationships, and better understand upcoming projects and potential new opportunities
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If you're looking for a role as a Mechanical Estimator in a knowledgeableand well-established M&E team in the North-west then please apply directly to the advert or email for more information\n
\nMeridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.\n
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