Lead Mechanical Estimator – Craft Winning M&E Tenders

Emtec Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days holiday (incl. PH)

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Job summary

Emtec Building Services is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction team across Glasgow, Uddingston, Edinburgh or Dundee. You will lead mechanical estimates from enquiry to tender, collaborating with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to produce competitive bids.

You’ll review drawings and specifications, produce take-offs and pricing schedules, value risks and opportunities, and help shape live projects from the outset.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Estimator role within M&E, building services or construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical services, installations and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates and tender submissions across a range of projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents to fully understand scope and requirements.
• Producing accurate take-offs, cost plans and pricing schedules.
• Obtaining and assessing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and potential challenges at tender stage.
• Working closely with the wider pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to develop the best approach for each bid.
• Leading or supporting tender submissions depending on project size and complexity.
• Supporting tender reviews and internal approval processes.
• Maintaining accurate pricing information and estimating data.
• Using your technical and commercial knowledge to help strengthen bids and support future opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical estimating experience

Building services knowledge

Reading drawings

Tender submissions

Commercial awareness

Tools

Trimble

Job description

Emtec Building Services is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction team across Glasgow, Uddingston, Edinburgh or Dundee. You will lead mechanical estimates from enquiry to tender, collaborating with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to produce competitive bids.

You’ll review drawings and specifications, produce take-offs and pricing schedules, value risks and opportunities, and help shape live projects from the outset.