Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator

Contract:

Full time - Permanent

Reports to:

Estimating Manager

Location:

Office based;

Central London with the opportunity for 1-2 days working from home when up to speed.

Hours:

9am – 5pm, with 1- hour unpaid lunch

Salary: £75,000–£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage. They’ve built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environments—backed by a supportive, people-first culture.

Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricing—helping them win and deliver standout projects. You’ll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.

• Review drawings/specs and confirm scope, constraints and risks
• Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, BSW)
• Build clear, accurate cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies)
• Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns
• Prepare tender submissions (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions)
• Support value engineering and continuous improvement of rates/benchmarks

• Experience estimating mechanical building services packages
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing (fire protection a plus)
• Confident interpreting drawings, specs and scope
• Commercially aware, accurate and detail-focused
• Organised—able to juggle multiple tenders and deadlines
• Good communicator with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable with MS Office (estimating software experience helpful)
• Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects.

Supportive team, training and clear progression, plus:

• £75,000–£80,000 DOE
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Employee-Owned Trust
• Pension scheme