Mechanical Estimator

Talentide Limited; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor seeks a Mechanical Estimator in Maidenhead. The role involves producing competitive estimates for prefabricated systems, contributing to project budgeting, and collaborating with various teams. This position offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Long-term career prospects

Opportunity on high-profile projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Estimator.
• Experience with prefabricated mechanical systems and HVAC.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical estimates for HVAC systems and pipework.
• Review tender documentation and prepare cost estimates.
• Work closely with project teams and maintain cost databases.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

HVAC Systems

Estimating Tools

Tools

Excel

Job description

Maidenhead, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/05/2025

We are looking for a Mechanical Estimator with experience in mechanicalservices contracting—particularly with prefabricated solutions—to join our teambased in Maidenhead. The successful candidate will be responsible fordeveloping detailed and competitive mechanical estimates for HVAC systems,chilled water pipework, plantroom packages, and prefabricated mechanicalassemblies, including steel support structures and gantries.

This is a key role withinthe commercial team, supporting tenders and live projects across the UK, Europeand Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review tenderdocumentation and produce detailed mechanical cost estimates forprefabricated plantrooms, pipework systems, steel gantries, and associatedservices.
  
• Prepare materialtake-offs and liaise with in-house fabrication teams, supply chain, andsubcontractors for accurate pricing.
  
• Assess drawings andspecifications, identifying value engineering opportunities and potentialdesign efficiencies.
  
• Support commercialteam with project budgeting, cost planning, and post-tenderclarifications.
  
• Work closely withproject managers and engineering teams to ensure estimate alignment withproject delivery strategy.
  
• Maintain and updatea database of cost rates, materials, and supplier information.
  
• Attend site visitsand pre-tender meetings where necessary.
  

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’experience as a Mechanical Estimator in a building services or MEPcontracting environment.
  
• Experienceestimating for prefabricated mechanical systems, modular plant rooms, pipework systems, and steel support frameworks.
  
• Good understandingof HVAC systems, chilled water pipework, and public health installations.
  
• Ability tointerpret detailed technical drawings and specifications.
  
• Strongcommunication and negotiation skills for dealing with suppliers andinternal stakeholders.
  
• Proficiency inExcel and relevant estimating tools.
  
• Background workingwith M&E contractors in the data centre, industrial, or commercialsectors.
  
• Understanding offabrication and off-site construction methods.
  
• Familiarity withBIM models and digital take-off tools.
  

Competitive salary, based on experience

Long-term career prospects in a growing and reputable mechanical contractor

Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile mechanical projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment based at our Maidenhead HQ