Estimator - Mechanical OR Electrical

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Vehicle, fuel card, health plan.

Location: Fareham

An established and financially secure 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 from £25k 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