Mechanical Estimator

Overview

In this Mechanical Estimator role, you will develop competitive, technically compliant estimates for mechanical packages and work closely with suppliers, design teams and project colleagues. You’ll translate drawings and specifications into accurate cost plans, flag risks and value-engineering opportunities, and support tender processes from submission to post-tender clarifications. The role sits in the pre-construction team within an established M&E contractor, offering involvement across a varied tender pipeline. You will help shape project strategy through informed costing and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Permanent position
• Varied mechanical tender pipeline
• Close collaboration with pre-construction and delivery teams
• Opportunity to influence value engineering and project strategy
• Long-term career development

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications
• Perform mechanical take-offs and prepare detailed estimates
• Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Build labour, material, plant and subcontract costs
• Identify tender risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities
• Prepare tender summaries and handover information
• Liaise with clients, consultants and internal project teams
• Maintain estimating records and cost information
• Support tender interviews and post-tender clarifications

Key requirements

• Mechanical estimating experience within building services
• Strong understanding of HVAC, pipework and mechanical systems
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Good numerical, analytical and Excel skills
• Strong supplier and subcontractor knowledge
• Accurate, organised and able to meet tender deadlines

• Effective communication with clients and teams
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Mechanical estimating
• HVAC and pipework knowledge
• Interpretation of drawings and specifications

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