Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hillingdon Greater London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Mechanical Estimator – Building Services / M&E
Location: Uxbridge, West London
Salary: £60,000 – £90,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
Avolon M&E are working with an established and growing building services contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their team based in Uxbridge.
Our client delivers mechanical, electrical and associated building services packages across the UK and continues to expand its project portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Mechanical Estimator who enjoys taking ownership of tenders, working closely with clients and contributing directly to the continued growth of a business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission, ensuring accurate, competitive and commercially viable proposals.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
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Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project requirements.
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Produce accurate measurements, take-offs and detailed cost estimates for mechanical building services installations.
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Prepare competitive tenders for Design & Build and specification-led projects.
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Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate quotations.
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Identify design, specification and scope gaps, raising technical queries and clarifications where necessary.
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Assess project risks, preliminaries, margins and commercial considerations.
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Prepare and present tender submissions to clients and internal stakeholders.
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Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
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Work collaboratively with the wider commercial and operational teams to support successful project delivery.
Experience & Requirements
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Proven experience working as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E or mechanical building services contractor.
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Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services installations.
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Experience preparing and pricing Design & Build tenders.
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Confident interpreting technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
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Experience using mechanical estimating software.
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Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of project margins, risk allowances and tender strategy.
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Strong communication skills with the confidence to attend client meetings and present tenders.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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A proactive, ambitious approach with an interest in contributing to the growth of the business.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £60,000 – £90,000, depending on experience.
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Permanent position with an established and expanding building services contractor.
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Negotiable benefits package for the right candidate.
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Opportunity to take ownership of mechanical estimating and contribute to business growth.
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A collaborative working environment with genuine scope for career progression.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for a new challenge with a growing M&E contractor, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Avolon M&E for a confidential discussion about the opportunity