Mechanical quantity take-offs
Measure ductwork, fittings, insulation, grilles, equipment and other items within the agreed scope. Keep quantities tied to the correct drawing revision.
Mechanical & HVAC estimating recruitment
Hire an offshore HVAC estimator.
Keep mechanical tenders moving with a dedicated HVAC estimator. Recruit for the systems, project types and estimating software your business uses, with employment and office support from Lynk in Manila.
You direct the day-to-day work. Lynk handles recruitment, employment and local support.
The role
Match the hire to your mechanical tenders.
Mechanical estimating experience varies. Define whether the role covers air-conditioning, ventilation, ductwork, mechanical pipework or a specific package, and how your team reviews the work.
Equipment and supplier comparisons
Compile equipment schedules and quote requests. Compare supplier and subcontractor inclusions, lead times and exclusions for your team to review.
Estimate and tender preparation
Apply your labour allowances, rates and approved equipment pricing. Prepare cost schedules, tender documents and a record of assumptions and exclusions.
Addenda, variations and handover
Track changes to layouts, schedules and specifications. Revise the estimate, identify scope differences and prepare an organised handover for awarded work.
Your estimator works as part of your team, using your systems and processes. Lynk handles their employment and local support.
Costs & inclusions
Get a quote for your role.
One dedicated, full-time hire. The monthly fee is confirmed against the person, experience and responsibilities you need.
Start with the brief.
The general estimator guide is a starting point for planning. Plumbing and mechanical specialisms need a quote against the actual brief.
We confirm the proposed fee, availability and working hours before you proceed. Specialist software licences are supplied by your business.
Included in the monthly fee
- Salary, Philippine statutory contributions and 13th-month pay
- HMO health cover, payroll and local HR administration
- Manila office, laptop, screens and internet
- IT and local employee support
Plan for these separately
- One-off AUD $600 setup fee after choosing a candidate
- Refundable deposit equal to one month’s agreed staffing fee, held under your service agreement
- Specialist software licences supplied by your business
Billing is fortnightly. Your quote and service agreement confirm the fee, payment timing, applicable tax and service terms. See how managed staffing works.
Choosing your HVAC estimator
Assess the work before you hire.
We screen against your brief. You interview, review relevant experience and choose the person. Use a practical task to check the skills that matter to your team.
Define the role
Send your duties, systems and essential experience. A few clear bullet points are enough to start.
Review and interview
Discuss shortlisted candidates’ experience, their own contribution to past work and examples they are authorised to share.
Assess and confirm
Use a short exercise with information you may share. Your relevant manager assesses the work. Confirm the candidate, fee, hours and start date before proceeding.
Set up the handover
Provide system access, templates, a reporting line and review checkpoints. Lynk handles employment and the Manila workplace setup.
What to include in your brief
Mechanical systems and packages; building types; typical tender workload; software; essential experience; technical reviewer; working hours and preferred start date.
Common questions
Before you hire.
Is an HVAC estimator the same as a mechanical estimator?
HVAC estimating focuses on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning work. A mechanical estimating brief may also cover other pipework, plant or specialist packages. Name the systems in your brief so the search matches your actual workload.
Can an offshore HVAC estimator choose equipment or complete engineering design?
Estimating support should follow the design and specifications your team approves. Engineering design, calculations and final equipment selection are separate responsibilities. If needed, define those separately and establish appropriate technical review.
Can we require Australian project experience?
Yes. Tell us whether Australian experience is essential and which systems, project types and tender processes matter. We confirm the shortlisted candidate’s background and fee against those requirements.
Who provides labour rates and supplier information?
Your business supplies current labour allowances, rates, preferred suppliers and estimating templates. The employee prepares the estimate using those inputs and flags gaps. Your team approves the commercial submission.
Can the person also estimate plumbing or electrical work?
Only where their experience, capacity and your assessment support the additional scope. Do not assume HVAC experience covers every building service. Separate the core role from optional duties when preparing your brief.
How much does an offshore HVAC estimator cost?
Costs depend on mechanical estimating experience, software and the scope of the role. Use the general estimator guide for early planning, then request a specialist quote. The final fee is confirmed before you proceed.
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Tell us about your next HVAC estimator.
Send a few details about the work, software and experience you need. We’ll get in touch to discuss the role, likely costs and recruitment process before you decide to proceed. You don’t need a finished job description.