Senior Mechanical Estimator

Strong Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mechanical services company in the UK is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to manage mechanical tenders and contribute to bid submissions. You should have at least 5 years of experience and strong technical knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems. The position offers a salary between £60,000 and £80,000, along with benefits such as company pension and on-site parking. Immediate interviews are available, with a focus on growth and stability within the business.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Long-term role within a stable, growing business

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Estimator / Senior Mechanical Estimator.
• Strong background in mechanical building services contracting.
• Proven experience pricing pure mechanical packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical tenders ranging from £100k to £6m+.
• Carry out full quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Build accurate rates from first principles including labour, materials, and subcontractors.

Skills

Mechanical Estimation

Technical Knowledge of HVAC

Commercial Awareness

Numerical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Estimating Software (Conquest, Trimble, Estimation, Cymap)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location: Surrey / London
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Mechanical Building Services | HVAC | Plumbing | Fit-Out

The Company

A well-established, family‑owned Mechanical Building Services contractor delivering pure mechanical packages up to £6m+. The business operates across commercial office fit‑outs (CAT A & CAT B) as well as healthcare, leisure, retail, heritage, and specialist environments, with a strong and growing order book.

The Role

An experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator is required to take ownership of mechanical‑only tenders, producing accurate, competitive pricing across HVAC, plumbing, public health, and associated systems. This role suits a technically strong estimator who can price from first principles and contribute to winning work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical tenders ranging from £100k to £6m+
• Carry out full quantity take‑offs from drawings and specifications (AutoCAD / Revit)
• Build accurate rates from first principles (labour, plant, materials, subcontractors)
• Source, analyse, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Price mechanical systems including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, valves, insulation, and BMS controls
• Produce BOQs, cost plans, budgets, and value engineering options
• Support bid submissions, technical clarifications, and client meetings
• Attend site surveys when required to validate tender information
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report accordingly

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Estimator / Senior Mechanical Estimator
• Strong background in mechanical building services contracting
• Proven experience pricing pure mechanical packages
• Solid technical knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and public health systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills
• Confident communicator, both internally and client‑facing
• Experience using estimating software (Conquest, Trimble, Estimation, Cymap or similar)

Desirable

• Experience working on CAT A / CAT B fit‑out projects
• HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Package

• £60,000 – £80,000 per year (DOE)
• Company pension
• On‑site parking
• Long‑term role within a stable, growing business

Immediate interviews available.
Apply now with your CV to be considered.