Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator
Buckinghamshire | Up to £75,000 | Company Car or Car Allowance | Bonus | Permanent
Mechanical Building Services | M&E | Commercial & Industrial Projects
Up to £75,000 basic salary | Company car or car allowance | Bonus | Growing M&E division | Varied projects | Long-term progression
A well-established, privately owned building services contractor is looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join its growing M&E division in Buckinghamshire. The business delivers mechanical, electrical, facilities management and full project services across commercial and industrial environments, with a strong pipeline of work and clear plans to expand the team.
You will join a close-knit M&E team and work alongside the Mechanical Project Manager, giving you direct involvement in live projects, tender strategy and pre-construction planning. Projects typically range from  £50,000 to £2 million  and include commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites and general contracting schemes. Around seven to eight tenders are live at any one time, so the role offers plenty of variety and a clear route to progress as the division grows.

The Role
Review drawings, specifications and tender documents
Prepare take-offs, BOQs, schedules and detailed mechanical cost estimates
Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities
Prepare competitive, compliant tenders from initial enquiry through to submission
Support feasibility studies and early-stage pricing
Work closely with the Mechanical Project Manager, engineers and procurement team
Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings
Hand successful tenders over clearly to the delivery team
Maintain pricing records, quotations and cost information in line with current market rates
What You'll Need
Experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services, M&E, commercial, industrial or facilities management environments
Good technical understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services
Confident reading drawings, specifications and tender information
Commercial awareness, including cost analysis, tender risk and value engineering
Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills
Experience using Enzy or similar estimating software would be useful
Able to manage several live tenders and competing deadlines
Clear communication and confident supplier and subcontractor negotiation skills
A careful, proactive approach and good attention to detail
A full clean UK driving licence
Salary & Package
Basic salary up to £75,000
Company car or car allowance
Bonus
Office-based role in Buckinghamshire with occasional site and supplier visits
Secure pipeline of commercial and industrial work
Varied mechanical projects valued from £50,000 to £2 million
Close-knit team with direct involvement in tender strategy and live projects
Long-term progression as the M&E division expands
Apply now  if you are a Mechanical Estimator looking for a well-paid, long-term role with a growing M&E contractor in Buckinghamshire.