Mechanical Estimator

Curve Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical and electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their team in Bury St Edmunds. You will prepare competitive tenders for mechanical services projects, manage the tender process, and ensure accuracy throughout. Candidates should have experience with project values up to £5 million and a solid understanding of mechanical systems. Strong IT and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance and company pension.

Benefits

Car allowance

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Overall knowledge of a variety of mechanical systems and installation methods.
• Experience as a Mechanical Estimator with project values up to £5m.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Capacity to manage multiple tenders under pressure.
• Strong planning, coordinating, and prioritizing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive mechanical tenders.
• Conduct take-offs from drawings.
• Manage the tender process from enquiry to submission.
• Attend site surveys or tender interviews.
• Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns.
• Maintain and update cost databases.
• Liaise with other departments for accurate cost planning.
• Assist projects team with variation costs.
• Liaise with clients regarding enquiries.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing)

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Strong IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Estimator

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Salary: Up to 55,000 - depending on experience

Benefits: Car allowance 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, company pension & healthcare

A leading mechanical and electrical building services contractor are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their expanding team. They deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across a range of sectors including commercial, mixed us residential, residential and education.

As the Mechanical Estimator you be key in the pre-construction process, supporting the commercial team in producing accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical building services projects. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning, and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value.

You will be work within an established M&E estimating team in preparing mechanical estimates up to 5 million, so previous experience is essential.

The Mechanical Estimator will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate and competitive mechanical tenders for a range of building services projects using estimating software packages.
• Conduct take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Attend site surveys or tender interviews as necessary.
• Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification.
• Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as required within the enquiry to support accurate cost planning.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received.
• Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing and public health) and their installation methods.
• Experience within in similar position as a Mechanical Estimator ideally with project values up to 5m.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders.
• The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (desirable).

Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator MEP Estimator, M&E Estimator).