Estimator
Website name · Bury, Greater Manchester
Estimator at Website name, based in Bury, Greater Manchester, paying £57,000 - £60,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £57,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Location
- Bury, Greater Manchester
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
About 7% above the going rate for construction & trades
Reference job/estimator-bury-greater-manchester/379
About the role
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You will be responsible for estimating the costs of a planned construction project in terms of the labour, equipment and materials required. You will prepare analytical estimates for Mechanical Engineering works, that are technically accurate and with an acceptable risk level, from outline drawings and specifications. This is an opportunity to participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation and cost effectiveness of proposals and provide high level pricing information early in the tender for optioneering and budgeting to ensure the most cost-effective solution offered.
Explore your tasks and responsibilities
Register and acknowledge receipt of enquiries
Interpret and understand all project requirements from ITT documentation including technical and high level commercial elements.
Manage/monitor all aspects of bids/cost plans preparation
Build up cost estimates for elements including:
o Building Services Works including pipework and electrical work.
o Fabrication Work
o Site Installation
o Preliminaries
o Equipment and Sub Contract elements
o Design Costs
Escalation & Risk Factors
Co-ordinate content from others in the business and where required produce supporting documents to enhance the quality of bids and proposals
Present detailed accurate estimating content for review and subsequent approval.
Attend post tender reviews and lead in presenting project handover content when new business is secured.
Show your expertise
Experience of UK HVAC preferred but not essential. If you have a broader MEP background we are keen to hear from you. Experience of the Nuclear industry would be advantageous. Flexibility is required to travel to client and sites as required.
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Our Core Competencies
Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning and development. They will help turn our Vision and Values into action; provide a common language to talk about our skills; and offer a common basis to drive success across our business.
· Grow Talent. Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future-ready company.
· Drive Results. To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
· Take Ownership. We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
· Embrace Change. To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today. We, as an organisation, must be agile. As individuals we must remain curious.
· Inspire Customers. Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy. Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.
Reference: job/estimator-bury-greater-manchester/379 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Website name
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