Estimator (MEP)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Hybrid Working

23 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Training

Career Progression

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator in High Wycombe to own high-value tenders for building services projects. The role focuses on producing competitive estimates, reviewing drawings and tender docs, and delivering tenders from tender through to handover.

You will work with a family-run contractor with a strong order book in residential, commercial, education and care sectors, with hybrid working and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical building services projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor take-offs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical building services projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Produce labour, material, plant and subcontractor take-offs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and supporting documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Estimator

Plumbing and Heating

Job description

£65,000 - £75,000 + Annual Bonus + Hybrid Working + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits

High Wycombe

Are you an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking to join a growing building services contractor where you'll take ownership of high-value tenders across a diverse portfolio of new-build projects?

Do you enjoy producing commercially competitive estimates, working closely with clients and suppliers, and playing a key role in securing profitable mechanical projects from tender through to handover?

The company are a well-established, family-run mechanical contractor delivering complete building services installations across the residential, commercial, education and care sectors.

With a strong forward order book and ambitious growth plans, the company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical solutions through collaboration, technical expertise and exceptional customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator looking to manage high-value tenders, contribute to strategic business growth and work on projects typically valued between £500,000 and £3 million.

The Role:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical building services projects
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Produce accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor take-offs
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Prepare competitive tender submissions and supporting documentation

The Person:

• Experience as a Mechanical Estimator
• Experience in Plumbing and Heating

Job Reference: BBBH26628b

Key words: Mechanical Estimator, Estimator, M&E Estimator, Building Services, Mechanical Building Services, Mechanical Services, MEP, Design and Build, Tendering, Cost Estimation, Cost Planning, Plumbing, Heating, Trimble, Hybrid, Thame, High Wycombe, Oxfordshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.