8 May 2025 BBBH57853 Senior Mechanical Estimator £60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + hybrid worki[...]

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to support high-value Data Centre projects. This role includes responsibilities for estimating, supplier engagement, and mentoring junior estimators, all within a collaborative and rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering tailored mechanical solutions across the UK and Europe, reinforcing the company’s position as a market leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed costings, specifically for mechanical and electrical installations.
• Ability to lead junior estimators in project settings.
• Strong collaboration skills with project and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed costings for prefabricated mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers for effective commercial estimation.
• Mentor junior estimators and support project handovers.

Skills

Estimating & Costing

Supplier Engagement

Project Support

Mentoring

Tools

Mechanical Estimating Software

Job description

Are you an experienced Estimator ready to take the lead on some high value and hig profile projects? Do you want to work with an industry leader in their field?

With over 20 years of experience in the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry,this company has established itself as a market leader. They specialise in high-quality prefabricated MEP solutions.

They have a strong in-house team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers, and skilled tradespeople work collaboratively to deliver turnkey solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as a Senior Mechanical Estimator, supporting major new-build Data Centre projects. Specialising in the design, offsite prefabrication, and installation of bespoke mechanical and electrical plantrooms, the company is growing rapidly within the European Data Centre market.

Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Costing

• Prepare detailed costings for prefabricated fit-out packages including:
  • Mechanical distribution systems (risers and laterals)
  • Bespoke mechanical and electrical plantroom solutions
  • Full lifecycle coverage: design, offsite fabrication, onsite install
  • Generate mechanical take-offs from schematics and 3D models
  • Input and review estimates using mechanical estimating software
  • Complete Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and unit rate build-ups

Supplier & Commercial Engagement

• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to analyse labour requirements and associated costs
• Prepare tender/enquiry review packs to assist with bid/no-bid decisions

Internal Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with Contracts Managers, Purchasing, and the wider delivery team to ensure a seamless project handover
• Attend site meetings pre- and post-award with engineering and contract management teams
• Support preparation of handover packs and participate in internal project briefings

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and support junior estimators working on Data Centre projects
• Conduct post-project cost analysis to identify variances and support continuous improvement
• Take on other responsibilities as required by management