Senior Mechanical Estimator

Laboris Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Up to £80k salary

Growth opportunities

Autonomy

Job summary

Laboris Solutions is partnering with a long-standing client in Oxfordshire to recruit a Senior Mechanical Estimator. The role offers ownership from enquiry through tender submission on a range of mechanical projects.

The successful candidate will review tender documents, prepare detailed cost estimates, liaise with clients and suppliers, and drive tender submissions while supporting the wider estimating team. Hybrid work available with 2 days at home.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in mechanical estimating with strong understanding of building services.
• Commercially aware, highly organised and able to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare detailed and accurate mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Produce competitive quotations with fully captured costs.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out material, labour, plant and subcontractor take-offs.
• Identify project risks and cost savings opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings when required.
• Ensure smooth handover of successful tenders with project teams.
• Maintain estimating records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with developing estimating processes and improving commercial performance.
• Support junior estimators and the wider estimating function.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Building services

Tendering

Estimating data

Drawings & specs

Labour costs

Materials costs

Negotiation

Multiple tenders

Excel & estimating software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Oxfordshire

Up to £80,000 p.a.

Hybrid available at 2 days at home

Laboris Solutions are working with a long standing client going through a stage of growth who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join the team and play a key role in the successful delivery and growth of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator with a strong mechanical building services background who is looking to take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to tender submission.

The Role

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

Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, project managers and the wider commercial team, you will ensure tenders are prepared to a high standard, submitted on time and provide the business with strong commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare detailed and accurate mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Produce competitive quotations and ensure all costs are fully captured.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out material, labour, plant and subcontractor take-offs.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings where required.
• Work closely with the project and commercial teams to ensure a smooth handover of successful tenders.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and ensure tenders are submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Assist with developing estimating processes and improving commercial performance.
• Support junior estimators and contribute to the development of the wider estimating function.

About You

The successful candidate will have substantial experience within mechanical estimating and a strong understanding of mechanical building services and construction.

You will be commercially aware, highly organised and confident working independently while also being comfortable collaborating with a wider team.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator, Senior Estimator or similar.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Experience preparing tenders and detailed cost estimates.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Strong understanding of labour, materials, subcontractor and plant costs.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and estimating software.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing mechanical business.
• Varied and interesting projects.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the continued growth of the business.

Reporting to: Managing Director