MEP Estimator

4Front Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Competitive pension scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

25 days' holiday

Birthday day off

Job summary

4Front Recruitment is seeking an experienced MEP Estimator to join a growing pre-construction team delivering hyperscale data centre projects across the UK. You will develop accurate MEP estimates and cost plans, collaborating with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams to shape tender strategy from early stages to submission.

Based in Chippenham, the role involves reviewing drawings, analysing quotations and identifying risks and VE opportunities to deliver competitive bids with strong

Qualifications

• Experience estimating mechanical, electrical and public health installations.
• Ability to review MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Experience preparing MEP cost plans, quantity take-offs and detailed estimates.
• Experience obtaining, analysing and negotiating specialist subcontractor quotations.

Responsibilities

• Review MEP drawings and specifications to produce accurate cost plans.
• Prepare detailed MEP estimates and quantity take-offs for tenders.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor quotations and assess risks.
• Identify design, procurement and buildability risks and advise on VE options.

Skills

MEP estimating

Cost analysis

Tendering

Job description

MEP Estimator

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: High Tech Construction | Data Centres

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Office & Site Based

Help Price Some of the UK's Most Technically Advanced Data Centre Projects

We're looking for an experienced MEP Estimator to join a growing pre construction team delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK.

This is an opportunity to work on highly engineered, mission critical developments where every detail matters. You'll play a key role in producing accurate, commercially robust estimates that help shape project strategy from the earliest stages through to successful tender submission.

The Role

As the MEP Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate mechanical, electrical and public health estimates for major construction projects, working closely with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams throughout the tender process.

You'll review technical information, engage with specialist supply chain partners and identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions to ensure competitive, high quality submissions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Preparing detailed MEP cost plans, estimates and quantity take offs.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying design, procurement and buildability risks.
• Allowing for testing, commissioning and handover requirements.
• Supporting value engineering and technical tender submissions.
• Working closely with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams throughout the bid process.

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

• Experience estimating mechanical, electrical and public health installations.
• Strong experience reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Experience preparing MEP cost plans, quantity take offs and detailed estimates.
• Experience obtaining, analysing and negotiating specialist subcontractor quotations.
• A good understanding of MEP installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Experience working within the construction or engineering sector.
• Data centre, mission critical, defence or energy project experience would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000 to £70,000 salary
• Car Allowance
• Competitive pension scheme
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off