Senior Mechanical Estimator

Job Title:

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location:

Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £70K per year

The Role:

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will take ownership of all mechanical estimating activities across the business and play a pivotal role in shaping a modern estimating function.

* Lead mechanical estimating for projects from small works to multi-million-pound packages.

* Conduct detailed take-offs, cost analysis, and tender submissions using drawings, specifications, and site information.

* Review and improve existing pricing processes and implement structured, consistent estimating systems.

* Establish best-practice procedures, cost libraries, templates, and databases.

* Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants across mechanical, electrical, and BMS packages.

* Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth handover of successful bids into delivery.

The Company:

* Established mechanical services contractor operating across London and the South East.

* Delivers high-quality HVAC solutions across commercial, high-end residential, education, and public sectors.

* Provides mechanical design, installation, and commissioning services.

* Currently undergoing modernisation, investment, and process improvement, creating opportunities for senior hires.

The Ideal Candidate :

* Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E contracting environment.

* Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plant, and BMS integration.

* Comfortable working independently as the primary estimator.

* Process-driven mindset with the ability to implement and modernise estimating systems.

* Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how to build competitive, profitable tenders.

* Strong Excel skills and familiarity with digital estimating tools/databases (or ability to introduce them).

* Confident communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.

* High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders at varying stages.

What You’ll Get:

* Competitive salary (£60K–£70K).

* Opportunity to build and lead a modern estimating department.

* Work with a long-established company trusted for over 43 years.

* Stable and growing project pipeline across multiple sectors.

* Long-term career progression as the business scales.

* Company pension, free on-site parking, and sick pay.

Process:

 1.

   Apply for the job.

 2.

   We will call you to discuss the role.

 3.

   If you’re a good fit, we will submit your details to the client.

 4.

   If the client is interested, you will be invited for an interview.

 5.

   If successful, you will receive a formal job offer