Senior Mechanical Estimator for High-Value M&E Projects

ARC Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Car allowance

Job summary

ARC Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator for our Colchester office to lead the mechanical estimating process on Building Services projects, producing accurate, commercially competitive tenders from enquiry through to contract award.

Working closely with senior management, design teams, suppliers and subcontractors, you will manage multiple tenders, ensure technical and commercial compliance, and deliver submissions on time while guiding the pre-construction team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Mechanical Estimator roles within Building Services or M&E.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems and construction methods.
• Proven track record delivering competitive tenders for diverse projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness to identify risk and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed mechanical estimates for Building Services projects.
• Analyse tender docs, specifications and drawings to develop accurate cost plans.
• Produce detailed take-offs and evaluate project requirements.
• Source, negotiate and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare comprehensive cost comparison schedules and tender analysis.
• Raise and manage technical queries and RFIs.
• Contribute to design development to ensure compliant tender submissions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative designs.
• Present tender submissions and commercial recommendations to leadership.
• Support the handover of awarded projects to delivery teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost analysis

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

ARC Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator for our Colchester office to lead the mechanical estimating process on Building Services projects, producing accurate, commercially competitive tenders from enquiry through to contract award.

Working closely with senior management, design teams, suppliers and subcontractors, you will manage multiple tenders, ensure technical and commercial compliance, and deliver submissions on time while guiding the pre-construction team.