Senior Mechanical Estimator – Tender & Pre-Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / company car

33 days holidays

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness support

Employee discounts platform

Free parking

Cycle scheme

Job summary

Emtec Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction team. You’ll own mechanical estimating from early design through to tender submission, collaborating with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to produce accurate, competitive costs for live projects.

The role can be based at our Glasgow (Uddingston), Edinburgh or Dundee offices, supporting bids across commercial, industrial, and public sector sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Mechanical Estimator role within an M&E / Building Services environment.
• Strong ability to produce accurate mechanical cost estimates.
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical installations and construction methods.
• Experience evaluating subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Skilled in producing project budgets, cost plans, and tender breakdowns.
• Proficient in estimating software (e.g. Trimble or similar).

Responsibilities

• Support the approvals process and ensure estimates align with company procedures.
• Prepare detailed, analytical mechanical cost estimates within agreed timescales.
• Identify and assess risk across bids.
• Ensure tenders are reviewed by Estimating Lead or Directors.
• Develop and maintain a robust library of estimating outputs and pricing data.
• Assist with bid preparation across the wider business when required.
• Act as Bid Manager on tenders, depending on value and complexity.
• Lead and contribute to preparation and submission of estimates and tenders.
• Apply technical expertise to deliver high-quality submissions.
• Propose ideas and solutions to support business development.

Skills

Mechanical Estimating

Bid Preparation

Reading drawings

Cost budgeting

Tools

Trimble or similar

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emtec Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our pre-construction team. You’ll own mechanical estimating from early design through to tender submission, collaborating with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to produce accurate, competitive costs for live projects.

The role can be based at our Glasgow (Uddingston), Edinburgh or Dundee offices, supporting bids across commercial, industrial, and public sector sectors.