Senior Mechanical Estimator

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

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services in Dartford, Kent, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our team. You will prepare detailed estimates and tenders for mechanical building services projects across education, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.

You will collaborate with pre-construction, design and project teams to review drawings, pricing and tender docs, while identifying value engineering opportunities and maintaining supplier

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mechanical estimator or senior estimator.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Experience estimating commercial building services projects.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tenders from enquiry to submission.
• Review drawings, specs, schedules and tender docs.
• Cost materials, labour, plant and subcontractors accurately.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, design and project teams.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits when required.
• Maintain estimating records and support handover to project team.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Mechanical estimating

Tendering

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Drawing interpretation

Commercial awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Location:Dartford, Kent
Salary:Up to £85,000 per annum
Employment Type:Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experiencedSenior Mechanical Estimatorto join their team based in Dartford.

The business delivers a diverse range of mechanical and electrical building services projects across theeducation, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a growing business, working on a varied portfolio of projects and playing a key role within the pre-construction and estimating function.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates and tenders for a range of mechanical building services projects.

You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams to ensure tenders are thoroughly reviewed, accurately priced and submitted within required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify risks, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Maintain accurate estimating records.
• Assist with the successful handover of projects to the commercial and project teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Project Sectors

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, including:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Commercial
• Living / Residential
• Leisure

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical building services estimating and be confident managing tenders from initial review through to submission.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as aMechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Experience estimating commercial building services projects.
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Experience producing detailed and competitive tenders.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.
• A professional, proactive and organised approach.

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent position based inDartford.
• Varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity to work on technically interesting and high-value projects.
• Long-term career development and progression.
• Opportunity to take a senior role within an established estimating and pre-construction team.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment