Senior Mechanical Estimator - Hybrid: Lead Tenders

Laboris Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Up to £80k salary

Growth opportunities

Autonomy

Job summary

Laboris Solutions is partnering with a long-standing client in Oxfordshire to recruit a Senior Mechanical Estimator. The role offers ownership from enquiry through tender submission on a range of mechanical projects.

The successful candidate will review tender documents, prepare detailed cost estimates, liaise with clients and suppliers, and drive tender submissions while supporting the wider estimating team. Hybrid work available with 2 days at home.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in mechanical estimating with strong understanding of building services.
• Commercially aware, highly organised and able to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Prepare detailed and accurate mechanical estimates and tenders.
• Produce competitive quotations with fully captured costs.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out material, labour, plant and subcontractor take-offs.
• Identify project risks and cost savings opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings when required.
• Ensure smooth handover of successful tenders with project teams.
• Maintain estimating records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with developing estimating processes and improving commercial performance.
• Support junior estimators and the wider estimating function.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Building services

Tendering

Estimating data

Drawings & specs

Labour costs

Materials costs

Negotiation

Multiple tenders

Excel & estimating software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Laboris Solutions is partnering with a long-standing client in Oxfordshire to recruit a Senior Mechanical Estimator. The role offers ownership from enquiry through tender submission on a range of mechanical projects.

The successful candidate will review tender documents, prepare detailed cost estimates, liaise with clients and suppliers, and drive tender submissions while supporting the wider estimating team. Hybrid work available with 2 days at home.