Mechanical Estimator

Build Recruitment Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Fuel card

5% pension contribution

25 days annual leave Bank Holidays

Private Bupa Healthcare after probate

Gym membership contribution after prob

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited in Laindon, Essex, is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to manage tenders from enquiry to submission, working with suppliers, subcontractors and the electrical estimating team. The role requires at least 2 years' mechanical estimating experience, strong knowledge of building services, and a methodical approach.

Trimble experience would be advantageous. Salary £50,000–£80,000 depending on experience, plus travel expenses, pension, private healthcare after probation and

Qualifications

• 2+ years' mechanical estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services.
• Experience completing your own take-offs.
• Good knowledge of drawings, specifications and tender processes.
• Experience obtaining supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Trimble experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Completing detailed mechanical take-offs from drawings and tender information.
• Managing tender documentation and ensuring full document control.
• Obtaining and negotiating competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Reviewing specifications, designs and regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with the Electrical Estimator to produce fully compliant M&E tenders.
• Preparing tender adjudications and presenting pricing to the Director.
• Ensuring tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted on time.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Take-offs

Tender processes

Documentation

Supplier quotations

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Team collaboration

Tools

Trimble

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Location: Laindon, Essex
Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 package

This is a great opportunity for an Estimator who enjoys being involved in the detail, from initial take-offs through to tender submission and adjudication. This would suit an individual looking to work on a varied portfolio of commercial fit-out, refurbishment, infrastructure and technology projects across London and the South East.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of mechanical tenders from enquiry through to final submission, working closely with suppliers, subcontractors, the electrical estimating team and senior management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing detailed mechanical take-offs from drawings and tender information

• Managing tender documentation and ensuring full document control

• Obtaining and negotiating competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors

• Reviewing specifications, designs and regulatory requirements

• Working closely with the Electrical Estimator to produce fully compliant M&E tenders

• Preparing tender adjudications and presenting pricing to the Director

• Ensuring tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted on time

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• At least 2 years' mechanical estimating experience

• Strong understanding of mechanical building services

• Experience completing your own take-offs

• Good knowledge of drawings, specifications and tender processes

• Experience obtaining supplier/subcontractor quotations

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Trimble experience would be advantageous

Whether you're an Intermediate Estimator ready to step up or an experienced Senior Estimator looking for a new challenge, the business is open to the right person.

The Package

• £50,000 – £80,000, depending on experience

• Travel expenses paid

• Fuel card

• 5% pension contribution

• 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays

• Private Bupa Healthcare after probation

• Gym membership contribution after probation