Senior Mechanical Estimator | High-Value M&E Projects

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 85k

Dartford base

Permanent role

Career progression

Collaborative team

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd in Dartford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction and estimating team. You will prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders for a range of building services projects, collaborating with design, commercial and project teams.

The role covers education, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors, with a focus on accuracy, value engineering and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Experience estimating commercial building services projects.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify risks, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits where required.

Skills

Tendering

Mechanical estimating

Contract costing

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Estimating software

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Heated Mechanical Services Ltd in Dartford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction and estimating team. You will prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders for a range of building services projects, collaborating with design, commercial and project teams.

The role covers education, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors, with a focus on accuracy, value engineering and timely submissions.