Role: Mechanical Design & Build Estimator
Location: North Birmingham / Staffordshire (Office-Based)
Salary: -60k Area (Flexible)

A well-established and growing MEP contractor is looking to appoint a Mechanical Design & Build Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction team.

This is a key hire for the business, with real intent behind it, offering the opportunity to step into a visible role where your input will directly influence project wins and future growth.

You''ll be responsible for producing detailed tenders across a varied project portfolio, including:

• Commercial & mixed-use developments
• Hotels
• Student accommodation

Working closely with an existing estimator, you''ll report into the Design Manager and play a central role in shaping both the technical approach and commercial submission.

• Preparing mechanical tenders from first principles
• Interpreting specifications and developing D&B solutions
• Engaging with supply chain to obtain competitive pricing
• Supporting value engineering and buildability input
• Assisting in compiling full tender submissions and documentation

You''ll be part of a close-knit pre-construction function:

• Working alongside another estimator
• Reporting into an experienced Design Manager
• With a clear line through to senior leadership

This offers strong visibility and the chance to make a genuine impact.

• Experience in mechanical estimating within a D&B environment
• Ability to work across a range of sectors and project values
• Strong commercial awareness with a technical mindset
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, office-based setting

• Clear need within the business - this isn''t a speculative hire
• Diverse project workload across multiple sectors
• Supportive team structure with direct access to decision-makers
• Competitive salary aligned with market rates

Feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search

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