Senior Mechanical Estimator

Strong Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their team in West London. The role requires proven expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, strong budgeting skills, and an ability to negotiate contracts effectively. Additionally, the successful candidate will manage tenders and pre-construction risks while ensuring strong ties with clients and suppliers. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 – £90,000 and various benefits including a cycle to work scheme and health programs.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost control and budget management within mechanical contracting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction management principles.
• Ability to analyze project specifications and provide accurate estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, settle, and submit tenders, ensuring a solid cost base and minimized risks.
• Engage in negotiations with clients and subcontractors, maintaining professional relationships.
• Direct and liaise with staff in preconstruction and estimating phases.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Construction management principles

Contract negotiation

Estimating Software

Tools

Estimation

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location: West London

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000

Overview

A highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator is needed to undertake a crucial role, demonstrating extensive knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems, general building, fitting out, estimating, pre-construction management, commercial management, contract and construction management, and technical services. Expertise in mechanical packages such as ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing is essential.

Project Information

• Project Values: £100k to £15m
• Sectors: Various, with a focus on Capital plant / infrastructure upgrades

Responsibilities

• Prepare, settle, and submit tenders, ensuring a solid cost base and minimized risks in line with company procedures.
• Obtain multiple quotes to ensure accurate market costs and identify opportunities at the tender stage.
• Engage in negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Direct and liaise with staff in preconstruction and estimating phases, ensuring clear and concise tender handovers with transparent risks and opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing estimation software and a library of pre-construction information.
• Prepare tender settlement documents and assist with project costing and estimating efficiency.
• Implement client policies and procedures across various domains including HR, IT, health and safety, environmental issues, communications, and branding.
• Develop and manage a reliable supply chain and assist with the training and development of junior staff.

Key Duties

• Comply with and develop client policies, including those covering tender review, estimating, procurement, tender settlement, and project completion.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and present commercial aspects of the tender for internal approval.
• Review proposed contracts to ensure they are fair and identify any non-standard clauses.
• Support engineering and commercial teams in preparing subcontract and material enquiries.

Requirements

• Proven experience in cost control and budget management within mechanical contracting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction management principles.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and administration.
• Ability to analyze project specifications and provide accurate estimates.
• Estimating Software: Estimation
• Number in Estimating Team: 2

Reporting to

• Head of Estimating & Director of Projects

Company Information

• Estimated Company Turnover: £50M – £60M

Work Environment

• Working Hours: 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekdays
• Work from Home Policy: Generally not allowed, except for one-off approvals based on manager’s discretion.

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance