Mechanical Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Bonus

Long-term progression

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join its expanding M&E division in Buckinghamshire. You will review drawings, prepare take-offs and cost estimates, and work with the procurement team on live tenders ranging from £50k to £2m.

The role offers an office-based position in Buckinghamshire with occasional site visits, a managed tender pipeline, and clear progression as the division grows.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Estimator in building services environments.
• Strong reading of drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare take-offs, BOQs, schedules and cost estimates.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare competitive tenders from enquiry to submission.

Tools

Enzy

Job description

Buckinghamshire | Up to £75,000 | Company Car or Car Allowance | Bonus | Permanent
Mechanical Building Services | M&E | Commercial & Industrial Projects

Up 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 Youll 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
• 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