Mechanical Estimator

Meridian Business Support; West End; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Mechanical Estimator to own end-to-end pricing for mechanical building services projects. You will collaborate with PMs and engineers to influence estimates and improve bid quality, with an office-based role in Epsom and routine tender activity.

The role requires reviewing drawings, performing take-offs, building cost plans, and handling supplier enquiries while supporting value engineering and rate benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating mechanical building services packages.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing; fire protection a plus.
• Ability to interpret drawings/specs and quantify scope.
• Comfortable with MS Office; estimating software experience helpful.
• Certification such as CPE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings/specs to confirm scope, constraints and risks.
• Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing).
• Build clear cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies).
• Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns.
• Prepare tender submissions and support value engineering.

Skills

HVAC

Pipework

Plumbing

Estimating software

MS Office

CPE

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

• Contract: Full time - Permanent
• Reports to: Estimating Manager
• Location: Office based; Epsom, Surrey KT17
• Hours: 9am - 5pm, with 1- hour unpaid lunch
• Salary: £70,000-£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

AboutThe Company

Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage. They've built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environments—backed by a supportive, people-first culture.

The role

Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricing—helping them win and deliver standout projects. You\'ll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.

What you\'ll be doing

• Review drawings/specs and confirm scope, constraints and risks
• Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, BSW)
• Build clear, accurate cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies)
• Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns
• Prepare tender submissions (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions)
• Support value engineering and continuous improvement of rates/benchmarks

What we\'re looking for

• Experience estimating mechanical building services packages
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing (fire protection a plus)
• Confident interpreting drawings, specs and scope
• Commercially aware, accurate and detail-focused
• Organised—able to juggle multiple tenders and deadlines
• Good communicator with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable with MS Office (estimating software experience helpful)
• Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects.

Development & benefits

• £70,000-£80,000 DOE
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Employee-Owned Trust
• Pension scheme

If you\'re a Mechanical Estimator looking for a new role, please get in touch or apply via this job posting