Mechanical Estimator – Dartford – £60,000

Mechanical Estimator – Dartford

£60,000 base salary. Full‑time, Monday to Friday. Location: Dartford, with travel to sites in London.

Our client – a well‑established building services contractor with over 40 years of success – is expanding their team and looking for a talented Mechanical Estimator to support continued growth.

Key Skills Required

• Strong mechanical engineering background with understanding of wider M&E disciplines
• Excellent communication skills across all levels (internal and external)
• High‑level organisational and time management abilities
• Energetic, proactive, and self‑motivated
• Demonstrated ability to estimate and secure projects up to £5M
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HVAC‑led project environments
• Confident working both independently and within a team setting

Core Responsibilities

• Strictly apply the requirements of the ABSL Projects “Bid No Bid” protocols, escalating to management any queries.
• Prepare all required project‑related estimates by reviewing/gathering contract details, drawings, specifications and any other related documents, including on‑site attendance.
• Manage all estimate deadlines in a priority and organised method.
• Evaluate and highlight any operational and commercial risk before agreeing to proceed, following the requirements of the bid / no bid process.
• Using Ametch identify and detail, in a transparent and modular method, all labour, material, specialist and time requirements offering the most compliant scope and cost, whilst achieving desired margins per job.
• Offer variant or valued engineering bids as and when required.
• Create depth to our Sub‑Contractor and Supply chain, by challenging the current base and introducing skilled alternatives.
• Enhance our current costing database to be more uniformed and applicable to size/type of works in a “packaged” manner.
• At inception of any accepted project ensure the company Project “Handover and Mobilisation checklist” is completed to the required standard.
• During handover detail any possible opportunities for contract variations or specific contract risk items are identified to the Project Management.
• Be client‑facing when required and attend tender interviews and presentations.
• Support with all Health and Safety issues.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 base salary
• Oyster card for London travel to sites.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, high‑value projects
• A dynamic, supportive, and ambitious team environment
• Clear pathway for career progression and long‑term development
• Comprehensive benefits package

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