A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Mechanical Estimator
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Mechanical Estimator Buckinghamshire
£45,000-£65,000 + excellent bonus + benefits
Growing M&E business | Commercial & Industrial projects | Long-term progression
A respected, privately owned, multi-disciplinary building contractor is recruiting for a Mechanical Estimator to join its growing M&E division in Buckinghamshire. The business delivers Facilities Management, Small Works, Mechanical & Electrical services and full project delivery, with a culture built around quality, trust, and long-term relationships.
You will be joining a team of six within the M&E department and will work closely alongside the Mechanical Project Manager, giving you direct involvement in live projects, tender strategy, and pre-construction planning. The division is expanding, offering genuine long-term progression as the workload and team continue to grow.
Ideal for an experienced Mechanical Estimator or a mechanically-biased professional who understands how HVAC and mechanical building services fit together and wants to step further into pre-construction.
The Role
The Mechanical Estimator produces accurate, competitive mechanical cost estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission. Projects typically range from £50k to £2m, covering commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites, and general contracting schemes. Around 78 tenders are live at any one time.
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You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams, ensuring estimates align with client requirements and commercial objectives. This role suits someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team within a business that is actively scaling its M&E offering.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Tendering
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents
- Prepare take-offs, BOQs, schedules, and detailed cost breakdowns
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive quotations
- Identify risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities
- Prepare compliant tender submissions to agreed deadlines
- Support feasibility and early-stage pricing
Collaboration & Support
- Work alongside the Mechanical Project Manager
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement
- Attend pre- and post-tender meetings
- Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams
Commercial & Financial
- Maintain pricing records, quotations, and cost databases
- Ensure estimates reflect current market conditions
- Monitor material and labour cost trends
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Compliance & Standards
- Ensure estimating activity meets company procedures and industry standards
- Stay up to date with mechanical building services regulations
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced Mechanical Estimator within commercial, industrial, or FM environments
- Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services
- Confident interpreting drawings and specifications
- Commercially aware with experience in cost analysis and value engineering
- Excellent numeracy, analytical, and IT skills (Excel, Enzy, or similar estimating tools)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Able to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
- Detail-focused, proactive, and solutions-driven
- Full UK driving licence
Work Environment
- Office-based in Buckinghamshire
- Occasional site visits, supplier meetings, and client briefings
- Privately owned contractor with clear growth plans
- Joining a business investing heavily in its M&E division
Package & Benefits
- £45,000-£65,000 depending on experience
- Excellent bonus structure
- Established contractor with a growing M&E business
- Strong pipeline of commercial and industrial work
- Long-term progression as the department expands
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