Senior Mechanical Estimator — Lead Front-End Tendering

Emtec Group; Milton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience plus car/CT

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Training and development

Wellness programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Building Services is seeking a skilled Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction team across Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee. You’ll lead mechanical estimates from enquiry through tender submission, collaborating with design, commercial and delivery colleagues to deliver competitive bids.

You’ll review drawings, prepare cost plans, take-offs and pricing, identify risks and opportunities, and support tender approvals. Experience in M&E/building services is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator in M&E/building services/construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to understand scope.
• Produce take-offs, cost plans and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks and opportunities at tender stage.
• Work with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to tailor bids.

Skills

Mechanical Estimation

Tender Submissions

Read Drawings

Estimating Software

Commercial Awareness

Tools

Trimble

Job description

Emtec Building Services is seeking a skilled Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction team across Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee. You’ll lead mechanical estimates from enquiry through tender submission, collaborating with design, commercial and delivery colleagues to deliver competitive bids.

You’ll review drawings, prepare cost plans, take-offs and pricing, identify risks and opportunities, and support tender approvals. Experience in M&E/building services is essential.