Mechanical HVAC Estimator

Upfront Recruitment; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical HVAC Estimator to price and tender for commercial projects. You will review drawings, prepare take-offs, source supplier quotes and compile clear tender submissions.

This role focuses on accurate costing, identifying scope gaps and tender risks, and supporting handover to delivery teams on completion. A background in HVAC building services and commercial fit-outs is ideal; the package includes a salary of £55,000–£80,000 plus a company car or car

Qualifications

• Experience estimating mechanical building services, with HVAC knowledge.
• Commercial fit-out experience is advantageous.
• Ability to read technical drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specifications.
• Prepare take-offs and cost estimates.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Identify scope gaps and tender risks.
• Price labour, materials and equipment.
• Prepare clear tender submissions.
• Support handover to delivery teams.

Skills

HVAC estimating experience

Reading technical drawings

Take-offs and cost estimates

Supplier and subcontractor quotes

Tender submissions

Job description

Mechanical HVAC Estimator

£55,000 to £80,000 per annum depending on experience plus company car or car allowance

Full-time, permanent

About the company

Every successful mechanical installation starts well before the team arrives on site. It starts with understanding the drawings, asking the right questions and putting together a price that works.

That's where you come in as a Mechanical HVAC Estimator.

Established 40 years ago, this contractor began in refrigeration and developed into a mechanical services specialist delivering heating, ventilation and air conditioning installations. Its projects include commercial Cat A and Cat B fit-outs, full mechanical fit-outs and upgrades to existing systems.

The business is now looking for a Mechanical HVAC Estimator to help turn project enquiries into clear, accurate tenders.

Why join?

For an experienced Mechanical HVAC Estimator, this is an opportunity to bring your knowledge to an established contractor with a strong technical background.

You’ll price the systems that make commercial buildings work, from VRF air conditioning and heat recovery to ventilation and hot water heating. This Mechanical HVAC Estimator position would suit someone who enjoys getting into the detail and seeing how their work shapes the finished installation.

About the role

As Mechanical HVAC Estimator, you will take enquiries through to tender submission, making sure the scope, costs and exclusions are properly understood.

• Review drawings and specifications.
• Prepare take-offs and cost estimates.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotes.
• Identify scope gaps and tender risks.
• Price labour, materials and equipment.
• Prepare clear tender submissions.
• Support handover to delivery teams.

Your background

You’ll have experience estimating mechanical building services, with a sound understanding of HVAC installations. Commercial fit-out experience would be particularly useful.

• Mechanical or HVAC estimating experience.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
• Confidence reading technical drawings.
• Accurate take-offs and pricing.
• Clear communication with suppliers and colleagues.