Senior Mechanical Estimator Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: Competitive salary plus car/car allowance, pension and benefits Employment: Permanent The Opportunity Parkinson Gray Associates is working with an established national Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Contractor to recruit a Senior Mechanical Estimator for its Leeds operation. Our client is a highly respected name within the building services industry, with an excellent reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across a range of sectors. With an established regional presence and a strong pipeline of opportunities, the business is looking to strengthen its pre-construction team through the appointment of an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure, well-established contractor offering long-term career prospects and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. The Role Working as part of an established pre-construction team, you will take responsibility for preparing accurate and competitive mechanical building services tenders, from initial enquiry through to final submission. Your responsibilities will include: * Preparing detailed mechanical building services estimates for projects across a range of commercial construction sectors. * Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications to establish project requirements. * Producing accurate material, labour and subcontractor cost assessments. * Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. * Identifying potential risks, opportunities and value engineering alternatives. * Liaising with clients, consultants and internal project teams throughout the tender process. * Attending tender review meetings and contributing to commercial and technical discussions. * Preparing comprehensive tender submissions within agreed deadlines. * Supporting post-tender negotiations and the successful handover of secured projects to the delivery team. * Maintaining an awareness of current market conditions, labour rates and material costs. The Candidate We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator with a strong background in commercial building services contracting. You will ideally have: * Significant experience estimating mechanical building services installations for an M&E contractor. * A comprehensive understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation, domestic water and associated mechanical systems. * Experience preparing estimates for medium to large-scale commercial construction projects. * The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. * Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the risks associated with mechanical contracting. * Experience using mechanical estimating software. * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. * The confidence to work independently and take ownership of the estimating process. Applications are welcomed from established Senior Mechanical Estimators and experienced Mechanical Estimators looking to take the next step in their careers. What’s on Offer? An opportunity to join a respected national contractor with an established Leeds operation, a strong order book and a commitment to developing its regional business. You will become part of an experienced pre-construction team, working on a varied portfolio of projects with the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the continued success of the business. A competitive remuneration package is available, including a company car or car allowance, pension and associated benefits. For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact Parkinson Gray Associates, specialists in Mechanical and Electrical Building Services recruitment