£48,000 - £53,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Essex, Essex
Engineering And Technical
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Small Works Estimator Plumbing and Heating
Are you an experienced plumbing an heating professional looking for an office-based role?
Location : Essex
We are looking for a Mechanical Small Works Estimator to join our growing team. This role would suit someone from a plumbing, heating, or mechanical background who is either recently off the tools or currently working in a coordination, supervisor, or office-based role and looking to progress further into estimating and project support.
About the Role
You will be responsible for pricing and managing small mechanical remedial works, primarily across plumbing, heating, gas, and general building services systems. Typical projects will range from £500 to £10,000 and will include reactive repairs, upgrades, replacements, and small planned works.
Working closely with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and the operations team, you will review site reports and client requests to produce accurate quotations and support the smooth delivery of approved works.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical industry knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, organisation, and being involved in projects from enquiry through to completion.
Responsibilities
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a strong package designed to support both your career and wellbeing:
We’re looking for someone who has:
Are you an experienced plumbing an heating professional looking for an office-based role?
Location : Essex
We are looking for a Mechanical Small Works Estimator to join our growing team. This role would suit someone from a plumbing, heating, or mechanical background who is either recently off the tools or currently working in a coordination, supervisor, or office-based role and looking to progress further into estimating and project support.
About the Role
You will be responsible for pricing and managing small mechanical remedial works, primarily across plumbing, heating, gas, and general building services systems. Typical projects will range from £500 to £10,000 and will include reactive repairs, upgrades, replacements, and small planned works.
Working closely with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and the operations team, you will review site reports and client requests to produce accurate quotations and support the smooth delivery of approved works.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical industry knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, organisation, and being involved in projects from enquiry through to completion.
Responsibilities
- Preparing quotations for small mechanical remedial and reactive works
- Reviewing engineer reports, photographs, and site information to produce scopes of work
- Pricing plumbing, heating, gas, and mechanical remedial works
- Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier/subcontractor quotations
- Liaising with engineers, clients, suppliers, and internal teams
- Assisting with scheduling and procurement for approved works
- Managing quote revisions and client queries
- Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
- Supporting the smooth handover of works to the operations team
- Salary: £50/55k per year (depending on experience)
- Hours: 8am – 5pm
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Location: Bishop’s Stortford
- Reporting to: Senior Technical Manager
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a strong package designed to support both your career and wellbeing:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension
- Sick pay and accident insurance
- Life assurance (2x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme with private GP access and confidential counselling
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee mentoring programme
- Long service and recognition awards
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Casual dress and positive team culture
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A background in plumbing, heating, gas, or mechanical building services
- Previous hands-on trade experience within plumbing and heating
- Good understanding of remedial and reactive works within commercial or residential properties
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and emails
- Ability to manage multiple quotations and tasks at once
- A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving