Mechanical Estimator

Thameswood Engineering Ltd; Loughton; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Thameswood Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to develop accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects. You will work with commercial, design, procurement and operational teams to secure new work while maintaining commercial viability and risk management.

The role involves detailed cost preparation, reviewing drawings and specifications, take-offs, and coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure value for money.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Mechanical Estimator in building services or M&E contracting.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and tender documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for mechanical building services installations.
• Review tender docs, drawings and employer's requirements.
• Carry out labour, material and subcontractor take-offs.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions within deadlines.
• Analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations for value for money.
• Support post-tender negotiations and cost planning.

Kenntnisse

Estimating

Tendering

Cost analysis

Excel

Negotiation

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Mechanical Estimator to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical building services projects, from initial enquiry through to tender submission and post-tender negotiations.

Working closely with the commercial, design, procurement and operational teams, the Mechanical Estimator will play a key role in securing new projects while ensuring commercial viability, technical compliance and effective risk management.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical building services installations.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, schedules and employer's requirements.
• Undertake material and labour take-offs from mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Prepare competitive tender submissions within agreed deadlines.
• Identify tender qualifications, exclusions, assumptions and potential commercial risks.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers, manufacturers and specialist subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed pricing schedules, bills of quantities and cost breakdowns.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and alternative technical solutions.
• Develop accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor cost allowances.
• Assess project preliminaries, programme requirements and site-specific constraints.
• Attend tender review meetings and contribute to bid/no-bid decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market rates, supplier pricing and labour costs.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the tender process.
• Support the preparation of tender clarifications and post-tender negotiations.
• Assist with cost planning, budgeting and value engineering exercises.
• Ensure tender submissions align with company margin and commercial objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, quotations and tender correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, main contractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Work collaboratively with design, commercial and operational teams.
• Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings and tender interviews where required.
• Present tender estimates and recommendations to senior management.
• Provide comprehensive handover information to project delivery teams following successful tender awards.
• Support the commercial team with pricing variations and additional works where required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes and systems.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the building services, M&E or mechanical contracting industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations.
• Experience estimating mechanical packages for residential and/or commercial construction projects.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, labour productivity and material costs.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to demanding deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

About Thameswood Engineering

Thameswood Engineering Ltd is a building services contractor specialising in the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across the construction industry.

We are committed to delivering high-quality projects through technical expertise, strong client relationships and a collaborative approach.

Our core values of People, Collaboration and Excellence underpin everything we do.