Senior M&E Estimator – Tendering up to £2m

GM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Recruitment is seeking an experienced M&E Estimator for a permanent role in Central London. You will prepare competitive tenders, carry out take-offs from drawings, and produce cost plans up to GBP2m, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ M&E estimating experience, strong commercial acumen, and knowledge of NSR schedules. A relevant estimating qualification is advantageous. The role is based in Central London with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as an M&E Estimator with an M&E contractor.
• Experience pricing commercial tenders up to GBP2m.
• Experience using take-off and estimating software.
• Experience costing/measuring against NSR schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive tender packages and first-principles pricing up to GBP2m.
• Produce detailed cost plans and preliminary costs.
• Carry out take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and analyse returned quotations.
• Undertake site surveys where required.
• Work closely with the Building Estimator on joint bids.
• Produce clear, itemised estimates with transparent mark‑ups.
• Support negotiations, supplier selection and tender close‑out.
• Assist with handovers to the delivery team and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Tendering

Cost planning

Take-offs

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

Estimating software

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Estimating qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Take-off software

Job description

GM Recruitment is seeking an experienced M&E Estimator for a permanent role in Central London. You will prepare competitive tenders, carry out take-offs from drawings, and produce cost plans up to GBP2m, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ M&E estimating experience, strong commercial acumen, and knowledge of NSR schedules. A relevant estimating qualification is advantageous. The role is based in Central London with a 40-hour week.