MEP Estimator

Fawkes & Reece London; Dartford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Long-term contract opportunities

Projects across London, Kent and Essex

Exposure to major MEP projects

Potential for repeat work

Commercially focused working environem

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting an experienced MEP Estimator to work with reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK construction businesses across London, Kent and Essex. You will prepare detailed MEP estimates and tenders from drawings and specifications, and collaborate with commercial, design and pre-construction teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, take-offs and cost planning, with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an MEP Estimator within the UK construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building services.
• Experience estimating for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is highly desirable.
• A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience with MEP take-offs, cost planning and subcontractor procurement.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant UK construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed MEP estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other project information.
• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying scope, risks and opportunities.
• Producing accurate cost plans and detailed bills of quantities.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial teams.
• Carrying out take-offs and assessing labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs.
• Identifying potential value engineering opportunities.
• Assisting with tender submissions and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost databases.
• Working closely with project and pre-construction teams throughout the tender process.

Skills

MEP Estimator experience

UK construction industry

Mechanical building services

Electrical building services

Tender/bid submission

Take-offs and cost planning

Subcontractor procurement

Communication/negotiation

Managing multiple tenders

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are currently recruiting experienced MEP Estimators to work with a number of reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK construction businesses across London, Kent and Essex.

These are excellent opportunities for commercially minded MEP professionals looking to secure long-term contract work with well-established construction companies delivering a range of high-value projects across the region.

The Role

As an MEP Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across mechanical and electrical packages, working closely with commercial, design and pre-construction teams to ensure projects are priced effectively and competitively.

• Preparing detailed MEP estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other project information.
• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying scope, risks and opportunities.
• Producing accurate cost plans and detailed bills of quantities.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial teams.
• Carrying out take-offs and assessing labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs.
• Identifying potential value engineering opportunities.
• Assisting with tender submissions and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost databases.
• Working closely with project and pre-construction teams throughout the tender process.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as an MEP Estimator within the UK construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building services.
• Experience estimating for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is highly desirable.
• A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience with MEP take-offs, cost planning and subcontractor procurement.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant UK construction experience.

What's on Offer?

• £350-£400 per day CIS, depending on experience.
• Opportunities with reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction businesses.
• Projects across London, Kent and Essex.
• Long-term contract opportunities.
• Exposure to major construction and MEP projects.
• Strong potential for repeat work and ongoing assignments.
• Professional and commercially focused working environments.

If you are an experienced MEP Estimator looking for your next contract opportunity and would like to work with some of the UK's leading construction businesses, we would be keen to hear from you.