Mechanical Estimator: Bids, VE & Digital Take-Off

King-and-Moffatt; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

King & Moffatt Building Services is seeking a mechanical estimator to lead tender analysis, digital take-off from 2D/3D models, and costing for BOMs across HVAC projects in the UK.

You will coordinate subcontractor enquiries, review plant schedules, conduct site walk-arounds, and deliver the Tender Handover File with clear assumptions. 3–7 years in mechanical estimating preferred; HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in mechanical estimating within the building services or construction sector.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services. A background as a time-served plumber or pipefitter is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, BESA ductwork standards, and pipework specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender analysis and develop a query list to clarify ambiguities in mechanical specifications.
• Manage digital take-off from 2D PDFs or 3D Revit models for ductwork, pipework, and insulation.
• Lead costing and pricing to the Bill of Quantities, including ancillaries.
• Identify and manage subcontractor enquiries to specialist trades; review their returns.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

HVAC knowledge

Negotiation

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Plumber or Pipefitter background advantageous

Tools

Trimble Luckins

Ensign

Cymap

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

King & Moffatt Building Services is seeking a mechanical estimator to lead tender analysis, digital take-off from 2D/3D models, and costing for BOMs across HVAC projects in the UK.

You will coordinate subcontractor enquiries, review plant schedules, conduct site walk-arounds, and deliver the Tender Handover File with clear assumptions. 3–7 years in mechanical estimating preferred; HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.