Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Edenbridge Kent
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Estimator - Mechanical HVAC
Salary and Package - £55,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience
Company package included
Location - Edenbridge, Kent
Full-time, Permanent Position
About the Company
This established mechanical contractor has been operating since the late 1980s and specialises in HVAC, heating, ventilation, and full mechanical installations across commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. The business delivers Cat A, Cat B, and full fit-out schemes for a wide range of clients and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, snag-free projects across London and the South East.
Why Join Them
This Estimator position offers the opportunity to join a stable and well-respected contractor with a consistent pipeline of commercial mechanical projects. The Estimator will be joining an experienced team with strong technical knowledge and long-standing client relationships across the fit-out and HVAC sector.
The company has a practical and professional approach to project delivery, with a strong emphasis on quality, communication, and repeat business. This Estimator role would suit someone looking for long-term progression within an established business that continues to secure high-value work across commercial environments.
About the Role
This Estimator role will involve pricing mechanical and HVAC installations across commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects ranging from smaller upgrade works through to larger full mechanical packages.
The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, preparing accurate cost plans, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations, and producing detailed submissions in line with project requirements.
Projects include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, pipework, plant installations, and wider mechanical services associated with Cat A and Cat B commercial fit-outs.
Responsibilities will include:
* Preparing detailed mechanical and HVAC estimates
* Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
* Producing accurate take-offs and cost breakdowns
* Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations
* Working closely with project and operational teams
* Identifying value engineering opportunities where appropriate
* Assisting with tender submissions and bid documentation
* Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings when required
* Managing multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
* Supporting handovers to delivery teams following successful bids
This Estimator position would suit someone with previous experience pricing mechanical or HVAC projects within the commercial fit-out, building services, or M&E sector.
Summary
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established mechanical contractor with a solid reputation, a steady workload, and a varied portfolio of commercial projects. The role offers long-term stability, involvement in technically interesting work, and the chance to be part of a knowledgeable and supportive team environment.
Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information