Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: WC1N Bloomsbury Greater London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
M&E Estimator
Location: Flexible/Office & Site Based (London)
Are you an experienced M&E Estimator looking to join a growing business delivering high-quality commercial projects?
We're seeking a motivated and commercially minded M&E Estimator to become a key part of our pre-construction team. You'll play an integral role in producing accurate, competitive tenders for Mechanical & Electrical projects valued up to £2 million, working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong estimating experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to winning exciting commercial projects.
The Role
As an M&E Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, managing tender enquiries and supporting the successful delivery of competitive bids from initial enquiry through to project handover.
Working alongside our Building Estimator and M&E Contract Managers, you'll help develop commercially sound solutions while identifying value engineering opportunities and supporting supplier selection.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive M&E tender submissions for projects up to £2 million.
- Produce first-principles estimates and detailed cost plans.
- Develop prime cost plans covering all aspects of project scope.
- Calculate preliminary costs required to deliver projects successfully.
- Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work to prepare accurate take-offs.
- Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and obtain competitive quotations.
- Analyse quotations to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Carry out site visits and surveys where required to support tender submissions.
- Meet with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to discuss project requirements.
- Work closely with the Building Estimating team to produce coordinated bids.
- Produce transparent cost breakdowns, including prime costs and applied margins.
- Support supplier negotiations and value engineering exercises.
- Assist with supply chain management and tender close-out procedures.
- Ensure estimates are delivered on time and to the highest level of accuracy.
About You
You'll be an experienced M&E Estimator with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
You'll also have:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in an M&E estimating role.
* Experience working for an M&E contractor on commercial projects.
* Proven experience preparing tenders up to approximately £2 million.
* Experience using estimating software and digital take-off packages.
* Strong knowledge of first-principles estimating.
* Experience measuring and costing against the National Schedule of Rates (NSR).
* Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Confidence working with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
* A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Relevant Estimating or Construction qualification.
- HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
- Knowledge of MTC, JCT and NEC forms of contract.
- Experience supporting contract bids and pricing against specifications and NSR schedules.
Personal Attributes
We're looking for someone who is:
* Commercially aware with strong risk management skills.
* Highly organised and self-motivated.
* Comfortable managing multiple tenders at different stages.
* An effective negotiator.
* A confident communicator with clients and colleagues.
* Professional, reliable and deadline driven.
* Able to produce clear reports and deliver presentations when required.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance
- People's Pension Scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health Support
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Payment of Professional Membership Subscription
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Discretionary Employee Ownership Trust Bonus (after 12 months' service)
Apply Now
If you're an experienced M&E Estimator looking for your next challenge with a business that values collaboration, quality and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team delivering outstanding commercial projects across the UK