Senior Mechanical Estimator

Jark PLC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services contractor in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to shape the commercial success of their projects. This role involves preparing detailed estimates for large-scale projects and collaborating with teams to secure bids. Ideal candidates have extensive experience and knowledge of mechanical systems within building services. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing career progression

Supportive team culture

Involvement in prestigious, high-value projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, public health and associated plant.
• Track record of estimating large commercial projects (£1m-£10m).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates for commercial projects up to £10m.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce accurate cost breakdowns.
• Lead mechanical pricing for design & build and traditional tenders.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support winning bids.
• Attend client and consultant meetings as required.
• Assist in handover to project delivery teams, ensuring clarity on scope and assumptions.

Skills

Estimating

Detailed Mechanical Estimates

Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents

Education

3-5 years experience as a Mechanical Estimator

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job role: Senior Mechanical Estimator
Client: Leading Building Services Contractor
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + package

Our client are a respected and forward-thinking building services contractor specialising in large-scale commercial projects valued up to £10 million. Renowned for delivering high-quality MEP installations across sectors such as offices, education, healthcare, mixed-use developments, and data centres, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their growing team.

The Role

As Senior Mechanical Estimator, you will play a key role in securing major projects and shaping the commercial success of the business. You'll be responsible for producing accurate, competitive mechanical estimates and tenders, working closely with the pre-construction, design, and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates for commercial projects up to £10m.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce accurate cost breakdowns.
• Lead mechanical pricing for design & build and traditional tenders.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support winning bids.
• Attend client and consultant meetings as required.
• Assist in handover to project delivery teams, ensuring clarity on scope and assumptions.

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, public health and associated plant.
• Track record of estimating large commercial projects (£1m-£10m).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers.
• Proficient in industry-standard estimating software and Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000 (DOE) + package.
• Opportunities for ongoing career progression within a market-leading business.
• Supportive team culture with a focus on professional development.
• Involvement in prestigious, high-value building services projects.

Skills Required

• Estimating
• Detailed Mechanical Estimates
• Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents

Qualifications Required

• 3-5 years experience as a Mechanical Estimator

Please contact Luca on (url removed) / (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail.