Intermediate Mechanical Estimator

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

ARC (Norwich) Ltd is recruiting an Intermediate Mechanical Estimator for its Cambridge office. The role focuses on producing accurate tenders for Mechanical Building Services projects, from drawings analysis to supplier engagement and tender submissions. The position offers career progression within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a Mechanical Estimator role, strong numerical skills and a proactive, organized approach. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within a Mechanical Estimator role.
• Good understanding of Mechanical Building Services.
• Experience pricing projects within the M&E or Building Services sector.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Proactive and organised approach to work.
• Strong team-working skills and ability to work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Tender analysis

Numerical accuracy

Project teamwork

Tools

Excel

Costing software

Job description

Permanent

ARC is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded Building Services contractor to recruit an Intermediate Mechanical Estimator for their expanding Cambridge office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business with decades of experience delivering high-quality Mechanical & Electrical projects across the commercial and public sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued investment in their pre-construction team, they are looking for an ambitious Mechanical Estimator who is keen to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, producing accurate and competitive tenders for a wide range of Mechanical Building Services projects. Working alongside experienced estimators and senior management, you'll be involved throughout the tender process, from analysing drawings and specifications through to supplier engagement, pricing and tender submissions.

This role offers genuine career progression, making it ideal for an estimator with a couple of years' experience looking to take the next step.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in Mechanical Estimating who is looking to develop their career with an established contractor.

Ideally, you'll have:

• At least 2 years' experience within a Mechanical Estimator role.
• A good understanding of Mechanical Building Services.
• Experience pricing projects within the M&E or Building Services sector.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• A proactive and organised approach to your work.
• Strong team-working skills alongside the ability to work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's On Offer

• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent mentoring and career development opportunities
• Join a respected Building Services contractor with an outstanding reputation and long-term project pipeline