4Front Recruitment
MEP Estimator
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MEP Estimator
Location: Chippenham
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Sector: High Tech Construction | Data Centres
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Office & Site Based
Help Price Some of the UK's Most Technically Advanced Data Centre Projects
We're looking for an experienced MEP Estimator to join a growing pre construction team delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK. This is an opportunity to work on highly engineered, mission critical developments where every detail matters. You'll play a key role in producing accurate, commercially robust estimates that help shape project strategy from the earliest stages through to successful tender submission.
The Role
As the MEP Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate mechanical, electrical and public health estimates for major construction projects, working closely with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams throughout the tender process. You'll review technical information, engage with specialist supply chain partners and identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions to ensure competitive, high quality submissions.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
- Preparing detailed MEP cost plans, estimates and quantity take offs.
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations.
- Identifying design, procurement and buildability risks.
- Allowing for testing, commissioning and handover requirements.
- Supporting value engineering and technical tender submissions.
- Working closely with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams throughout the bid process.
We're Looking for Someone Who Has:
- Experience estimating mechanical, electrical and public health installations.
- Strong experience reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
- Experience preparing MEP cost plans, quantity take offs and detailed estimates.
- Experience obtaining, analysing and negotiating specialist subcontractor quotations.
- A good understanding of MEP installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
- Experience working within the construction or engineering sector.
- Data centre, mission critical, defence or energy project experience would be highly advantageous.
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What's on Offer?
- £65,000 to £70,000 salary
- Car Allowance
- Competitive pension scheme
- BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday day off
Apply Today
If you're an experienced MEP Estimator looking to work on technically challenging data centre projects with a business delivering some of the UK's most advanced engineering and construction schemes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
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