Mechanical Estimator - Milton Keynes

UKL TRADES LIMITED; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UKL Trades Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to shape and price projects across HVAC, heating and plumbing within commercial construction. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, working with suppliers and delivery teams to improve buildability and value.

This role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to contribute to a growing M&E pre-construction capability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or M&E.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, heating, plumbing).
• Experience on commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out or FM projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness with numerical and analytical skills.
• Proactive with ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce competitive, technically robust mechanical estimates for a range of projects.
• Take ownership from enquiry to tender submission.
• Review drawings and specs to produce take-offs and cost plans.
• Price labour, materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Engage with suppliers and delivery teams for quotations.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure viable estimates.
• Support tender submissions with clear commercial information.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

HVAC knowledge

Cost control

Tendering

Commercial awareness

Job description

Mechanical Estimator

Milton Keynes | £65,000£70,000 + Package

Are you a Mechanical Estimator looking for a role where your expertise genuinely shapes the projects being delivered?

Were looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a growing multidisciplinary contractor with a strong reputation across M&E, commercial construction, FM and small works. Based in Milton Keynes, this is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the companys pre-construction capability.

Youll be involved from the early stages of a project, taking ownership of mechanical tenders and working closely with operational teams to turn opportunities into commercially successful projects.

The Role

Youll be responsible for producing competitive and technically robust mechanical estimates across a range of commercial projects, covering areas including HVAC, heating, plumbing and associated building services.

This is more than just pricing from a desk. Youll work closely with suppliers, subcontractors and delivery teams, providing commercial and buildability input that helps shape winning bids.

What Youll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of mechanical estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to produce accurate take-offs and cost plans
• Pricing labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and securing competitive quotations
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost-saving solutions
• Working closely with project and delivery teams to ensure estimates are practical and commercially viable
• Supporting tender submissions and presenting clear, well-structured commercial information
• Keeping up to date with market rates, supplier costs and industry trends

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or M&E
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating and plumbing
• Experience working on commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out or FM-related projects
• Ability to confidently interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines