Mechanical Estimator

Streamline Search; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable Mechanical Estimator for a growing pre-construction team focused on tendering for various sectors. The role involves preparing complex estimates, collaborating with multiple teams, and maintaining cost databases, ideal for candidates with experience in the mechanical estimating field.

Benefits

Company Phone and Laptop

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Scheme

22 + 8 Holiday entitlement

Additional Day off for Birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical estimating within the building services or MEP sector.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with estimating software and Excel-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical services estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Analyse tender documentation to determine scope, materials, and labour requirements.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

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Employment Type: Full-time - Mechanical Packages

Our Client: MEP & Construction Services Provider

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we're looking for a knowledgeable and commercially aware Mechanical Estimator to join a growing pre-construction team. You'll play a key role in tendering and securing mechanical packages for new build, fit-out, and refurbishment projects across the commercial, industrial, and public sectors within the M25.

Package

• Company Phone and Laptop
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits Scheme
• 22 + 8 Holiday entitlement
• Additional Day off for Birthday

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical services estimates (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, etc.) from drawings and specifications
• Analyse tender documentation to determine scope, materials, labour, and equipment requirements
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
• Attend tender reviews and contribute to bid strategy and commercial risk assessments
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment on scope and budget
• Support value engineering processes where required
• Maintain accurate cost databases and estimating templates
• Assist in handover to delivery teams upon project award

What You'll Need

• Experience in mechanical estimating within the building services or MEP sector
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Trimble, Estimation, or Excel-based tools)
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple deadlines

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.