Mechanical Estimator

What you’ll do

• Review client specifications and develop clear deliverables for pricing.
• Identify information gaps and work with stakeholders to close them or mitigate risk within estimates.
• Attend client meetings and site visits (nationwide as required).
• Carry out quantity take‑offs from drawings, surveys and technical information.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, analyse returns and incorporate them into cost models.
• Produce cost sheets, tender letters and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate tender programmes, schedules and submission requirements.
• Support handover to commercial and operations teams following successful bids.
• Develop project risk registers and ensure risks are clearly captured within submissions.
• Ensure tender documents clearly define scope and minimise commercial exposure.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and compliance with company processes.

What you’ll bring

• Strong estimating experience within the M&E, construction or building services sector.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess prelims, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator able to engage with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong IT skills, including estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing tender summaries, programmes and risk registers.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• HNC/NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline (desirable).
• Project management or estimating‑related qualifications (desirable).

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