MERIDIAN BUSINESS SUPPORT LIMITED
Mechanical Estimator
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Mechanical Estimator
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Reports to: Estimating Manager
Location: Office based; Epsom, Surrey KT17
Hours: 9am - 5pm, with 1-hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About the Company
Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage. They've built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environments backed by a supportive, people-first culture.
The Role
Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricing helping them win and deliver standout projects. You'll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.
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What you'll be doing
- Review drawings/specs and confirm scope, constraints and risks
- Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, BSW)
- Build clear, accurate cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies)
- Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns
- Prepare tender submissions (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions)
- Support value engineering and continuous improvement of rates/benchmarks
What we're looking for
- Experience estimating mechanical building services packages
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing (fire protection a plus)
- Confident interpreting drawings, specs and scope
- Commercially aware, accurate and detail-focused
- Organised, able to juggle multiple tenders and deadlines
- Good communicator with a collaborative approach
- Comfortable with MS Office (estimating software experience helpful)
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Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects.
Development & benefits
Supportive team, training and clear progression, plus:
- £70,000 - £80,000 DOE
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Employee-Owned Trust
- Pension scheme
If you're a Mechanical Estimator looking for a new role, please get in touch or apply via this job posting. LNKD1_UKTJ
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