Senior Mechanical Estimator

Laboris Solutions are working with a growing, family-run mechanical contractor looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their estimating team in Oxfordshire.

They deliver complete mechanical building services for new-build developments across the residential, care, commercial and education sectors. They turn over around £10m, plan to reach £15m by 2031, and have around £12.5m of tendered opportunities on projects their clients have already secured. You'll price design and build mechanical packages worth £500k–£3m and have a real say in which tenders we go for.

• Managing tenders from first enquiry through to submission and handover
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and employer's requirements
• Producing accurate material and labour take-offs and detailed cost estimates
• Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Building competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages
• Identifying commercial risks, qualifications, exclusions and opportunities
• Proposing value engineering solutions without compromising quality or compliance
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Attending tender meetings, site visits and clarification meetings
• Preparing professional tender submissions
• Handing over clearly to the commercial and project delivery teams after an award
• Maintaining estimating records, pricing data and supplier relationships

Plumbing and heating, ventilation (HVAC), air conditioning, sprinklers, dry risers, renewable technologies (heat pumps, solar), and BMS and mechanical controls.

• Around 5–8 years'
  mechanical estimating experience, ideally with a mechanical contractor
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and new-build construction
• Experience estimating design and build packages
• Confident reading drawings, specifications and technical tender information
• A sound understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs
  
  Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and negotiation skills
• Able to manage several tenders to deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard office software
• Experience in housing, apartments, care homes, commercial or education projects is a bonus

• 27 days' holiday
• Company pension
• A varied pipeline of substantial new-build projects
• Direct access to the directors and a say in key tender decisions
• A supportive estimating team and regular company events
• The stability of a family-run business, with room to grow as we do

Mechanical Estimating, Estimating, Tendering, Building Services, MEP / M&E, HVAC, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Sprinkler Systems, Value Engineering, Cost Planning, Quantity Take-off, Subcontractor Management, Trimble, Microsoft Excel, Construction