Senior Mechanical Estimator – Milton Keynes

UKL TRADES LIMITED; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UKL Trades Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to shape and price projects across HVAC, heating and plumbing within commercial construction. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, working with suppliers and delivery teams to improve buildability and value.

This role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to contribute to a growing M&E pre-construction capability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or M&E.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, heating, plumbing).
• Experience on commercial construction, refurbishment, fit-out or FM projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness with numerical and analytical skills.
• Proactive with ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce competitive, technically robust mechanical estimates for a range of projects.
• Take ownership from enquiry to tender submission.
• Review drawings and specs to produce take-offs and cost plans.
• Price labour, materials, plant, and subcontract packages.
• Engage with suppliers and delivery teams for quotations.
• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure viable estimates.
• Support tender submissions with clear commercial information.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

HVAC knowledge

Cost control

Tendering

Commercial awareness

Job description

UKL Trades Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to shape and price projects across HVAC, heating and plumbing within commercial construction. You will own tenders from enquiry to submission, working with suppliers and delivery teams to improve buildability and value.

This role offers a competitive salary package and the chance to contribute to a growing M&E pre-construction capability.