Senior Mechanical Estimator

Heated Mechanical Services; Basildon; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Health insurance

Fuel Card

Gym membership contribution

Pension matching up to 5%

Travel expenses paid

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services in Basildon seeks a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead tenders from enquiry to submission on major M&E projects. You will work with estimating, design and operations teams to develop buildable, value‑engineered solutions for HVAC, LTHW, CHW and associated services.

Enjoy a structured 8:00–17:00 schedule with travel expenses paid and a pension match up to 5%. Company benefits include Bupa Health insurance and gym membership contributions, plus 25 days leave and a

Qualifications

• Experience in producing detailed estimates for mechanical building services packages.
• Ability to work with design and BIM teams to develop buildable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and post‑tender negotiations.
• Produce detailed estimates for mechanical building services packages.
• Carry out detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications, schedules and tender information.
• Estimate packages covering HVAC, ventilation, LTHW, CHW, domestic water, public health, drainage, plantrooms and associated mechanical services.
• Obtain and commercially evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work closely with the in‑house design and BIM teams to develop efficient and buildable solutions.
• Identify tender risks, opportunities, exclusions and qualifications.
• Provide value engineering solutions to improve project delivery and commercial competitiveness.
• Attend tender adjudications, client meetings, site visits and tender interviews.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work alongside the operational team to ensure a comprehensive handover following successful tender awards.
• Support and mentor more junior members of the estimating team where required.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experiencedSenior Mechanical Estimatorto join a highly established and successful Mechanical & Electrical contractor based in Basildon.

The business has been operating for more than 50 years and has developed an excellent reputation for delivering major M&E projects acrosscommercial fit-out, refurbishment, infrastructure, technology, data centre and technically complex environments.

Working on high-profile projects predominantly across London and the South East, they deliver mechanical and electrical packages from initial enquiry and design development through to installation, commissioning and final completion.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator.

AsSenior Mechanical Estimator, you will take responsibility for mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission, working closely with the wider estimating, commercial, design and operational teams.

You will be involved in technically challenging mechanical packages, particularly across major commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and post-tender negotiations.
• Produce detailed estimates for mechanical building services packages.
• Carry out detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications, schedules and tender information.
• Estimate packages coveringHVAC, ventilation, LTHW, CHW, domestic water, public health, drainage, plantrooms and associated mechanical services.
• Obtain and commercially evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Work closely with the in-house design and BIM teams to develop efficient and buildable solutions.
• Identify tender risks, opportunities, exclusions and qualifications.
• Providevalue-engineering solutionsto improve both project delivery and commercial competitiveness.
• Attend tender adjudications, client meetings, site visits and tender interviews.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work alongside the operational team to ensure a comprehensive handover following successful tender awards.
• Support and mentor more junior members of the estimating team where required.

Location: Basildon Office

Hours of work:8:00-17:00 with a 30min lunch break - note there may be periods where extended hours are required to meet deadlines.

Travel:TravelExpenses paid

Salary:£80,000

Pension:Company will match employee’s Pension contribution up to 5% after a 6 month holding period, full details will be provided with opt out option.

Extras:(Benefits in kind, Taxable): Bupa Health insurance, Fuel Card & Gym membership contribution up to £35 per month

Holiday:25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays)

Probation Period: 6 Months