Mechanical/Electrical Estimator

Danny Sullivan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two annual bonuses

Order book to 2029

UK/Europe projects

London-based role

Senior management path

Career progression

Job summary

Danny Sullivan Group in London is seeking an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Estimator to join our prestigious MEP contracting team. You will prepare detailed estimates for major, technically complex projects and work closely with pre-construction, commercial and design teams to deliver competitive bids.

This London-based role offers a clear progression path toward Estimating Manager, with a strong order book through to 2029 and a track record of large-scale UK and Europe projects.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in mechanical or electrical building services.
• Experience pricing major and technically complex projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ambition to progress into management.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and commercially competitive mechanical or electrical estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate pricing and tender submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple tenders through to submission.
• Contribute to estimating processes and best practice.

Skills

Estimating experience

Mechanical services

Electrical services

Pricing major projects

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Job description

Mechanical or Electrical Estimator — London

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Estimator to join one of the UK’s most prestigious privately owned MEP contractors.

With a strong order book secured through to 2029, multiple high-profile projects across the UK and Europe, and an outstanding reputation within the industry, this is a rare opportunity to join a business offering genuine long-term stability, major projects and significant career progression.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Estimator who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will be involved in estimating major, technically complex MEP projects and will have a clear and direct route into an Estimating Manager position.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to move beyond purely tendering and develop into a senior leadership role within a highly successful contractor.

The Role

• Prepare detailed and commercially competitive mechanical or electrical estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate pricing and tender submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple tenders through to submission.
• Contribute to the development of estimating processes and best practice.
• Take increasing responsibility with a clear pathway towards Estimating Manager.

About You

We are looking for an established Mechanical or Electrical Estimator with strong experience within an MEP contractor or specialist building services environment.

You will ideally have:

• Proven estimating experience in either mechanical or electrical building services.
• Experience pricing major and technically complex projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ambition to progress into management.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team.

The Package

• 2x annual bonus opportunities
• Secure order book through to 2029
• Major projects across the UK and Europe
• London-based role
• Genuine opportunity to progress into senior management
• Long-term career opportunity within a highly respected privately owned MEP contractor

Why This Company?

You will be joining a prestigious privately owned MEP contractor with an exceptional reputation across the industry.

The business is involved in some of the UK and Europe's most significant and technically challenging projects, with a robust pipeline through to 2029.

This is a company where high-performing individuals are given genuine responsibility, career progression and the opportunity to become part of the senior leadership team.

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.