Senior Mechanical Estimator – Complex Projects (Flexible)

Ses Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel covered to sites

Private Medical

Pension 6% employers' contribution

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning and development

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SES Engineering Services are seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join the SES Northern team, focusing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. The role involves reviewing drawings, producing take-offs, analysing supplier quotes and preparing prime cost estimates, with a focus on risk, value engineering and tender settlement.

You will work with surveyors and project delivery teams, ensuring compliant estimating processes and detailed tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, and scopes.
• Producing material take‑offs and labour assessments.
• Requesting and analysing supplier and subcontract quotes.
• Preparing detailed prime cost estimates and tender clarifications.
• Advising on cost risks, alternatives, and value‑engineering options.
• Supporting settlement meeting as well as handover to project delivery teams post‑award.
• Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed to deliver a submission following tender settlement
• Work with surveyors in preparation of quantified schedule of rates and bill of quantities
• Prepare tender summaries and attend start-up pre-price and price meetings
• Assist in preparation for settlement meeting enquiring whether risk register, prelims and labour rates have been done.

Job description

SES Engineering Services are seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join the SES Northern team, focusing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. The role involves reviewing drawings, producing take-offs, analysing supplier quotes and preparing prime cost estimates, with a focus on risk, value engineering and tender settlement.

You will work with surveyors and project delivery teams, ensuring compliant estimating processes and detailed tender submissions.