M&E Estimator - Tender Strategy & Value Engineering

Dalkia UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK in Bolton is seeking an experienced M&E Estimator to join our North West Engineering team. You will prepare cost estimates for mechanical and electrical building services and support competitive tender submissions.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, ability to interpret drawings and tender docs, and a collaborative approach across operational, commercial and pre-construction teams. On-site work in the North West region is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in an M&E estimating role within building services.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, costs and procurement.
• Experience pricing complex projects within Tier 1 or established MEP contractor environments.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness; identify risks and opportunities.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Collaborative across multiple teams; proactive and accuracy-focused.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical and electrical building services projects.
• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and evaluate quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Support tender reviews, bid submissions and settlement meetings.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams to develop winning tender strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Monitor market conditions and pricing trends to ensure estimates remain competitive and commercially sound.
• Support the successful handover of awarded projects to delivery teams.

Skills

M&E Estimating

Tender pricing

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Risk identification

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Dalkia UK in Bolton is seeking an experienced M&E Estimator to join our North West Engineering team. You will prepare cost estimates for mechanical and electrical building services and support competitive tender submissions.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, ability to interpret drawings and tender docs, and a collaborative approach across operational, commercial and pre-construction teams. On-site work in the North West region is expected.