MEP Estimator: Long-Term UK Construction Tenders

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

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