Mechanical Estimator – Diverse M&E Tendering & Projects

Bimplus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel support

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Laptop

Phone

Ongoing training

Job summary

Bimplus, a long-established M&E contractor based in Oxford, seeks a Mechanical Estimator to join a broad project mix across education, commercial, heritage and public sector environments. You will price mechanical packages, review drawings and collaborate with design engineers, project managers and suppliers to deliver robust tender submissions.

The role offers variety beyond pricing a single project type, with strong links between estimating, design and delivery within a stable regional

Qualifications

• Experience pricing education, commercial, public sector, residential, healthcare, scientific, heritage or refurbishment projects.
• Strong mechanical building services knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems (LTHW, CHW, ventilation, ductwork, AHUs, FCUs, VRF, plumbing, drainage, gas, plantrooms).
• Reading drawings, take-offs, reviewing specifications, and identifying missing scope.
• Commercial awareness, attention to detail, and ability to challenge information when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical estimates and tenders across a varied range of building services projects.
• Price mechanical packages across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, public health, gas, water, drainage and related plant.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documents for accuracy.
• Carry out take-offs, build cost plans and tender submissions.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and scope gaps.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers and commercial teams to ensure robust tenders.
• Assist with risk assessment, programme constraints, energy efficiency and client expectations.
• Support value engineering and provide technical clarification when needed.
• Manage tender enquiries from initial review to submission and post-tender clarification.

Skills

Mechanical Estimator

M&E Estimator

Building Services Estimator

Quantity Surveyor

Education

HNC / HND in Building Services

Mechanical engineering background

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Trimble

Ensign

ConQuest

Amtech

Cypher

Causeway

Job description

Bimplus, a long-established M&E contractor based in Oxford, seeks a Mechanical Estimator to join a broad project mix across education, commercial, heritage and public sector environments. You will price mechanical packages, review drawings and collaborate with design engineers, project managers and suppliers to deliver robust tender submissions.

The role offers variety beyond pricing a single project type, with strong links between estimating, design and delivery within a stable regional