Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 2 hours ago
Description:
Mechanical Estimator
Central London | Hybrid Working
£70,000 - £90,000 + Package
Our client is an established Mechanical & Electrical Contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £30 million and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment schemes across Central London. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured and upcoming work, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team.
The Role
Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for preparing competitive and accurate tenders for commercial fit-out projects ranging from £5m to £15m M&E value.
Key responsibilities include:
Reviewing tender documentation and specifications.
Preparing detailed mechanical cost estimates and take-offs.
Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Producing tender submissions and supporting documentation.
Attending client meetings, site visits and tender interviews.
Managing multiple tenders simultaneously within agreed deadlines.
Working collaboratively with design, commercial and operations teams throughout the bid process.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Estimator position.
Proven track record successfully tendering mechanical packages valued at £5m+.
Strong commercial fit-out and refurbishment project experience.
Good understanding of HVAC, public health and mechanical building services installations.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
Software Experience
Candidates should have experience using estimating and take-off software such as:
Trimble Estimation / Estimation MEP
ConQuest Estimating
Bluebeam Revu
CostX
Excel (advanced level)Experience with BIM and digital pre-construction processes would be advantageous.
What's On Offer?
Basic salary of £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
Attractive benefits package.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Exposure to landmark commercial fit-out projects across Central London.
Stable, growing business with an excellent reputation in the market