Cambridge Mechanical Estimator - Intermediate Career Growth

ARC Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

ARC Group is partnering with a well-established Building Services contractor in Cambridge to recruit an Intermediate Mechanical Estimator.

You will produce tenders for Mechanical Building Services projects, analyse drawings and specifications, engage suppliers, price accurately, and present to management.

This permanent, full-time role offers £40,000-£50,000, £5,500 car allowance, private healthcare, company pension, 25 days leave, and strong career progression.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Mechanical Estimator role.
• Understanding of Mechanical Building Services.
• Experience pricing projects in M&E sector.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Complete mechanical take-offs and prepare cost estimates.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare cost comparison schedules to support tender adjudications.
• Raise RFIs during the tender period.
• Assist with design development to ensure compliant tender submissions.
• Produce value engineering options and alternative cost proposals.
• Present tender information to senior management during adjudication meetings.
• Support handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Numerical & analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-working

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ARC Group is partnering with a well-established Building Services contractor in Cambridge to recruit an Intermediate Mechanical Estimator.

You will produce tenders for Mechanical Building Services projects, analyse drawings and specifications, engage suppliers, price accurately, and present to management.

This permanent, full-time role offers £40,000-£50,000, £5,500 car allowance, private healthcare, company pension, 25 days leave, and strong career progression.