Job Description

Job Title

: MEP Estimator & Cost Manager

Location

: Leeds (office-based, with regular site/client visits)

Employment

: Full-time, permanent

Salary

: 35,000-55,000 depending on experience + benefits

About Us

Blue Wire M & E (part of the Blue Wire Group) are a dynamic and fast-growing

Building Services Contractor

with specialist expertise in

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

works. Operating across commercial and construction sectors, our projects include full building works, infrastructure upgrades, MEP installations, drainage, water services, and civil packages.

With offices in Leeds and London, we are expanding rapidly and building a strong internal team. This role offers genuine

career development opportunities

for the right candidate to grow with us and take on increased commercial and project leadership responsibility over time.

Role Overview

This hybrid role combines

estimating for incoming construction and MEP projects

with

cost control across ongoing works

. You will be responsible for

pricing tenders

, attending sites and client meetings, and managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account.

You'll work closely with directors, engineers, and clients -- ensuring accurate pricing, strong commercial control, and protecting project margin from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating:

Review incoming job enquiries, tender documents, and client scopes Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for

full building and MEP packages

Carry out site visits and attend pre-tender/client meetings as required Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for up-to-date pricing Build tender submissions and handover to operations team
Cost Management:

Attend live projects to monitor site progress and validate cost position Track labour, material, and subcontractor spend against original estimates Record and support variation submissions and applications for payment Conduct post-project cost reviews and lessons learned Maintain cost control logs and margin forecasting tools

Skills & Experience

Essential:

3+ years in a similar role within construction, M&E contracting, or cost control Strong knowledge of estimating processes for construction and MEP works Comfortable reading drawings, preparing take-offs, and creating BoQs Commercially aware with good negotiation and supplier engagement skills Strong communication and presentation skills Fully office-based with regular travel to

live sites and client locations

Desirable:

Background with principal contractors or subcontractors across multiple trades Familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts and variation processes Estimating or QS software experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary with performance incentives Growing business with opportunity to progress into

senior commercial or operations leadership

Direct input into business systems and delivery standards Hands-on, team-oriented culture with open communication 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension and further training support
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Performance bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you willing to travel to our Leeds office each work day?
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person