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 lead mechanical estimates for a range of commercial projects, covering HVAC, heating and plumbing. The role involves shaping bids and contributing buildability input to ensure competitive outcomes.

You will review drawings, produce take-offs, price labour and materials, and work closely with suppliers and delivery teams to deliver accurate, commercially viable tenders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with mechanical estimating in building services or M&E.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, heating and plumbing.
• Ability to interpret drawings and tender documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical estimates from enquiry to tender submission.
• Review drawings and specs to produce take-offs and cost plans.
• Price labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Build relationships with suppliers and secure competitive quotations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Collaborate with project and delivery teams to ensure commercial viability.
• Support tender submissions with clear, structured commercial information.
• Stay updated on market rates and supplier costs.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

HVAC systems

Cost planning

Building services

Tendering

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?

We're 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.

You'll 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

You'll 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. You'll work closely with suppliers, subcontractors and delivery teams, providing commercial and buildability input that helps shape winning bids.

What You'll 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