Senior Mechanical Estimator

Heated Mechanical Services; Basildon; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join its Basildon pre-construction team. You will own mechanical tenders from enquiry to submission for high-end commercial fits and data centres, coordinating with estimating, pre-construction, commercial and operations teams.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience pricing complex mechanical packages, interpreting drawings and specifications, and delivering commercially viable tenders on time.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator within the MEP/building services sector.
• Strong experience estimating commercial fit-out and/or data centre projects.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify tender risk and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical packages including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water and associated mechanical services.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to establish full scope of works.
• Produce detailed take-offs and build accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to keep packages commercially competitive and compliant.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender review meetings and present costings and recommendations to senior management.
• Work with design and pre-construction teams to identify cost-saving solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors during the tender process.
• Prepare tender clarifications and supporting documentation; assist in negotiations and post-tender meetings.
• Provide a thorough handover to project and commercial teams after successful tender awards.
• Mentor junior estimating team members where required.

Skills

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Commercial fit-out

Data centres

Mechanical services

Drawings interpretation

Tender costings

Supplier relationships

Negotiation skills

Organised approach

Independent working

Job description

An established and growing MEP contractor is looking to appoint an experiencedSenior Mechanical Estimatorto join its pre-construction team based inBasildon.

This is a senior-level opportunity working across technically challengingcommercial fit-out and data centre projects, taking responsibility for mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background and proven experience pricing projects within the commercial construction sector. You will work closely with the Estimating, Pre-Construction, Commercial and Operational teams to produce competitive, accurate and commercially viable tenders.

• Take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

• Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical packages includingHVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water, public health and associated mechanical services.

• Review drawings, specifications, tender documentation and client requirements to establish the full scope of works.

• Produce detailed take-offs and build accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.

• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring packages are commercially competitive and technically compliant.

• Identify potential risks, opportunities, exclusions and value-engineering options throughout the tender process.

• Attend tender review meetings and present costings and commercial recommendations to senior management.

• Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to identify alternative solutions and cost-saving opportunities.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.

• Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications and supporting documentation.

• Support tender negotiations and post-tender meetings where required.

• Provide a comprehensive handover to the project and commercial teams following successful tender awards.

• Assist in the development and mentoring of junior members of the estimating team where required.
  Project Sectors

The role will predominantly involve estimating mechanical packages across:

• Commercial Office Fit-Out
• High-End Commercial Refurbishment
• Data Centres & Mission-Critical Environments
• Complex MEP Projects
• Fast-Track Design & Build Schemes
  Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience as aMechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimatorwithin the MEP/building services sector.

• Strong experience estimatingcommercial fit-out and/or data centre projects.

• Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and installation methods.

• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify both tender risk and opportunity.

• Experience managing multiple tenders and working to demanding submission deadlines.

• Strong supplier and subcontractor relationships within the mechanical sector.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• A methodical and highly organised approach to estimating.

• Confidence working independently and taking full ownership of mechanical tenders.

• Salary up to £85,000 per annum

• Annual performance-related bonus

• Private healthcare

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Long-term career progression within an established MEP contractor

• Exposure to major commercial fit-out and data centre projects