Senior Mechanical Estimator: Data Centre & Fit-Out Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join its Basildon pre-construction team. You will own mechanical tenders from enquiry to submission for high-end commercial fits and data centres, coordinating with estimating, pre-construction, commercial and operations teams.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience pricing complex mechanical packages, interpreting drawings and specifications, and delivering commercially viable tenders on time.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator within the MEP/building services sector.
• Strong experience estimating commercial fit-out and/or data centre projects.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify tender risk and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical packages including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water and associated mechanical services.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to establish full scope of works.
• Produce detailed take-offs and build accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to keep packages commercially competitive and compliant.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value-engineering options throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender review meetings and present costings and recommendations to senior management.
• Work with design and pre-construction teams to identify cost-saving solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors during the tender process.
• Prepare tender clarifications and supporting documentation; assist in negotiations and post-tender meetings.
• Provide a thorough handover to project and commercial teams after successful tender awards.
• Mentor junior estimating team members where required.

Skills

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Commercial fit-out

Data centres

Mechanical services

Drawings interpretation

Tender costings

Supplier relationships

Negotiation skills

Organised approach

Independent working

Job description

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join its Basildon pre-construction team. You will own mechanical tenders from enquiry to submission for high-end commercial fits and data centres, coordinating with estimating, pre-construction, commercial and operations teams.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience pricing complex mechanical packages, interpreting drawings and specifications, and delivering commercially viable tenders on time.