Mechanical Estimating Manager

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Opportunity to take a leading role

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to lead the end-to-end estimating function for building services projects. You will be responsible for preparing, pricing and submitting tenders, working closely with design, procurement and bid writing teams, and reporting directly to the Managing Director.

The role combines technical estimating expertise with robust commercial oversight, with a salary of £85,000 per year and hybrid

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Mechanical Estimating or Senior Estimating role.
• Strong technical knowledge of heating systems, pipework infrastructure, ventilation and construction methods.
• Excellent estimating and cost analysis skills with quantity take-offs.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, assess project risks and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Experience in mechanical contracting and building services is advantageous.
• Competent with estimating spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying / Building Services Engineering / Construction Management beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process from enquiry to submission.
• Monitor tender portals, download ITTs and review project specifications.
• Arrange and carry out tender site visits.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and assess project costs.
• Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Compile and input pricing into estimating spreadsheets.
• Prepare project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Complete tender portal documentation and return documents.
• Ensure tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted on time.
• Work with design, procurement and bid writing teams throughout the tender process.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Senior Estimating

Heating systems

Ventilation

Tender preparation

Cost analysis

Drawings interpretation

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying / Building Services Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £85,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end estimating function, taking responsibility for the preparation, pricing and submission of mechanical tenders across a range of building services projects.

This is a key position within the business, working closely with the design, procurement and bid writing teams, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full estimating process from initial tender enquiry through to final submission
• Monitor tender portals, download ITTs and review project specifications and requirements
• Arrange and carry out tender site visits
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and assess project costs
• Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors
• Compile and input accurate pricing into estimating spreadsheets
• Prepare project programmes using Microsoft Project
• Complete tender portal documentation, tender letters and all required return documents
• Ensure tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted within deadlines
• Work closely with design, procurement and bid writing teams throughout the tender process

About the Projects

• Air conditioning systems
• Air source and ground source heat pump installations
• Boiler room and communal boiler refurbishments
• BMS control systems
• Heating and pipework infrastructure
• Heating Interface Unit (HIU) installations
• Supply and extract ventilation systems
• Water quality improvements

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Estimating or Senior Estimating role, ideally within building services or M&E contracting
• Strong technical knowledge of heating systems, pipework infrastructure, ventilation and associated construction methods
• Excellent estimating and cost analysis skills, including quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns and tender preparation
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, assess project risks and identify cost-effective solutions
• Experience within mechanical contracting, district heating or building services would be highly advantageous
• Competent with estimating spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering or Construction Management would be beneficial

Benefits

• Salary of £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working
• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement
• Opportunity to take a leading role within an established mechanical building services business