Senior Mechanical Estimator – Major M&E Projects

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company benefits

Long-term career progression

Established MEP contractor

Job summary

Leading MEP contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will work on major £10m–£15m M&E projects and help develop competitive tenders.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, pricing experience, and excellent communication to liaise with clients and subcontractors. This is a long-term career opportunity within a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within MEP contracting.
• Experience pricing significant commercial projects (£10m–£15m).
• Strong ability to analyse drawings, specs and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders for major projects.
• Price mechanical packages on £10m–£15m schemes.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to ensure accurate BOQs and cost plans.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits when required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to secure information.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and project delivery teams.
• Support the development of competitive and robust tenders.
• Manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.

Skills

Tendering & Estimating

Pricing

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Leading MEP contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join the pre-construction team. You will work on major £10m–£15m M&E projects and help develop competitive tenders.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, pricing experience, and excellent communication to liaise with clients and subcontractors. This is a long-term career opportunity within a growing contractor.