Senior Mechanical Estimating Lead | Hybrid, £85k

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Opportunity to take a leading role

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to lead the end-to-end estimating function for building services projects. You will be responsible for preparing, pricing and submitting tenders, working closely with design, procurement and bid writing teams, and reporting directly to the Managing Director.

The role combines technical estimating expertise with robust commercial oversight, with a salary of £85,000 per year and hybrid

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Mechanical Estimating or Senior Estimating role.
• Strong technical knowledge of heating systems, pipework infrastructure, ventilation and construction methods.
• Excellent estimating and cost analysis skills with quantity take-offs.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, assess project risks and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Experience in mechanical contracting and building services is advantageous.
• Competent with estimating spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying / Building Services Engineering / Construction Management beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full estimating process from enquiry to submission.
• Monitor tender portals, download ITTs and review project specifications.
• Arrange and carry out tender site visits.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and assess project costs.
• Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Compile and input pricing into estimating spreadsheets.
• Prepare project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Complete tender portal documentation and return documents.
• Ensure tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted on time.
• Work with design, procurement and bid writing teams throughout the tender process.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Senior Estimating

Heating systems

Ventilation

Tender preparation

Cost analysis

Drawings interpretation

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying / Building Services Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to lead the end-to-end estimating function for building services projects. You will be responsible for preparing, pricing and submitting tenders, working closely with design, procurement and bid writing teams, and reporting directly to the Managing Director.

The role combines technical estimating expertise with robust commercial oversight, with a salary of £85,000 per year and hybrid