Mechanical Estimator

Vincent Gurney Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mechanical services contractor in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead and manage the estimating process for various projects. The candidate should have significant experience in an M&E contracting environment, strong knowledge of mechanical services, and excellent commercial capabilities. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to develop a modern estimating department while working with a trusted contractor known for high-quality HVAC solutions.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator in an M&E contracting environment.
• Comfortable working independently as the primary estimator.
• Excellent commercial awareness for building competitive tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical estimating for various project scales.
• Conduct detailed take-offs, cost analysis, and submissions.
• Collaborate with project managers for successful bid handovers.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

HVAC systems knowledge

Excel skills

Communication with clients

Job description

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £70K per year

Role

• Lead mechanical estimating for projects from small works to multi-million-pound packages.
• Conduct detailed take-offs, cost analysis, and tender submissions using drawings, specifications, and site information.
• Review and improve existing pricing processes and implement structured, consistent estimating systems.
• Establish best-practice procedures, cost libraries, templates, and databases.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants across mechanical, electrical, and BMS packages.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth handover of successful bids into delivery.

Company

• Established mechanical services contractor operating across London and the South East.
• Delivers high-quality HVAC solutions across commercial, high-end residential, education, and public sectors.
• Provides mechanical design, installation, and commissioning services.
• Currently undergoing modernisation, investment, and process improvement, creating opportunities for senior hires.

Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plant, and BMS integration.
• Comfortable working independently as the primary estimator.
• Process-driven mindset with the ability to implement and modernise estimating systems.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how to build competitive, profitable tenders.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with digital estimating tools/databases (or ability to introduce them).
• Confident communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders at varying stages.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£60K-£70K).
• Opportunity to build and lead a modern estimating department.
• Work with a long-established company trusted for over 43 years.
• Stable and growing project pipeline across multiple sectors.
• Long-term career progression as the business scales.
• Company pension, free on-site parking, and sick pay.

Process

1. Apply for the job.
2. We will call you to discuss the role.
3. If you're a good fit, we will submit your details to the client.
4. If the client is interested, you will be invited for an interview.
5. If successful, you will receive a formal job offer.