Mechanical Estimator

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

A well-established, privately owned building services contractor in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join its growing M&E division. You will review drawings, prepare cost estimates and manage tenders for commercial and industrial projects.

You will work with the Mechanical Project Manager and procurement team on live tenders ranging from £50k to £2m, with a clear path to progression as the division expands, and a basic salary up to £75,000 plus a company car or car

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Estimator in M&E or building services.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services.
• Confident reading drawings, specs and tender information.
• Good numerical, analytical and Excel skills.
• Driving licence (full UK) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs and tender documents.
• Prepare take-offs, BOQs, schedules and cost estimates.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare competitive, compliant tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Support feasibility studies and early-stage pricing.
• Work closely with the Mechanical Project Manager, engineers and procurement team.
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings.
• Hand successful tenders over clearly to the delivery team.
• Maintain pricing records, quotations and cost information in line with current market rates.

Skills

Excel skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Tender management

Communication skills

Tools

Enzy

Job description

Mechanical EstimatorBuckinghamshire | Up to £75,000 | Company Car or Car Allowance | Bonus | PermanentMechanical Building Services | M&E | Commercial & Industrial ProjectsUp to £75,000 basic salary | Company car or car allowance | Bonus | Growing M&E division | Varied projects | Long-term progression

A well-established, privately owned building services contractor is looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join its growing M&E division in Buckinghamshire. The business delivers mechanical, electrical, facilities management and full project services across commercial and industrial environments, with a strong pipeline of work and clear plans to expand the team.

You will join a close-knit M&E team and work alongside the Mechanical Project Manager, giving you direct involvement in live projects, tender strategy and pre-construction planning. Projects typically range from £50,000 to £2 million and include commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites and general contracting schemes. Around seven to eight tenders are live at any one time, so the role offers plenty of variety and a clear route to progress as the division grows.

The Role

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Prepare take-offs, BOQs, schedules and detailed mechanical cost estimates
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities
• Prepare competitive, compliant tenders from initial enquiry through to submission
• Support feasibility studies and early-stage pricing
• Work closely with the Mechanical Project Manager, engineers and procurement team
• Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings
• Hand successful tenders over clearly to the delivery team
• Maintain pricing records, quotations and cost information in line with current market rates

What You'll Need

• Experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services, M&E, commercial, industrial or facilities management environments
• Good technical understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services
• Confident reading drawings, specifications and tender information
• Commercial awareness, including cost analysis, tender risk and value engineering
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills
• Experience using Enzy or similar estimating software would be useful
• Able to manage several live tenders and competing deadlines
• Clear communication and confident supplier and subcontractor negotiation skills
• A careful, proactive approach and good attention to detail
• A full clean UK driving licence

Salary & Package

• Basic salary up to £75,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus
• Office-based role in Buckinghamshire with occasional site and supplier visits
• Secure pipeline of commercial and industrial work
• Varied mechanical projects valued from £50,000 to £2 million
• Close-knit team with direct involvement in tender strategy and live projects
• Long-term progression as the M&E division expands