Mechanical Estimator
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.Buckinghamshire | Up to £75,000 | Company Car or Car Allowance | Bonus | PermanentMechanical Building Services | M&E | Commercial & Industrial ProjectsUp to £75,000 basic salary | Company car or car allowance | Bonus | Growing M&E division | Varied projects | Long-term progressionA well-established, privately owned building services contractor is looking for a Mechanical Estimator to join its growing M&E division in Buckinghamshire. The business delivers mechanical, electrical, facilities management and full project services across commercial and industrial environments, with a strong pipeline of work and clear plans to expand the team.You will join a close-knit M&E team and work alongside the Mechanical Project Manager, giving you direct involvement in live projects, tender strategy and pre-construction planning. Projects typically range from £50,000 to £2 million and include commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites and general contracting schemes. Around seven to eight tenders are live at any one time, so the role offers plenty of variety and a clear route to progress as the division grows.The RoleReview drawings, specifications and tender documentsPrepare take-offs, BOQs, schedules and detailed mechanical cost estimatesObtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotationsIdentify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunitiesPrepare competitive, compliant tenders from initial enquiry through to submissionSupport feasibility studies and early-stage pricingWork closely with the Mechanical Project Manager, engineers and procurement teamAttend pre-tender and post-tender meetingsHand successful tenders over clearly to the delivery teamMaintain pricing records, quotations and cost information in line with current market ratesWhat You’ll NeedExperience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services, M&E, commercial, industrial or facilities management environmentsGood technical understanding of HVAC and mechanical building servicesConfident reading drawings, specifications and tender informationCommercial awareness, including cost analysis, tender risk and value engineeringStrong numerical, analytical and Excel skillsExperience using Enzy or similar estimating software would be usefulAble to manage xwwtmva several live tenders and competing deadlinesClear communication and confident supplier and subcontractor negotiation skillsA careful, proactive approach and good attention to detailA full clean UK driving licenceSalary & PackageBasic salary up to £75,000Company car or car allowanceBonusOffice-based role in Buckinghamshire with occasional site and supplier visitsSecure pipeline of commercial and industrial workVaried mechanical projects valued from £50,000 to £2 millionClose-knit team with direct involvement in tender strategy and live projectsLong-term progression as the M&E division expandsApply now if you are a Mechanical Estimator looking for a well-paid, long-term role with a growing M&E contractor in Buckinghamshire….