Heated Mechanical Services
Senior Mechanical Estimator
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An established and growing MEP contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join its pre-construction team based in Basildon.
This is a senior-level opportunity working across technically challenging commercial fit-out and data centre projects, taking responsibility for mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover.
The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background and proven experience pricing projects within the commercial construction sector. You will work closely with the Estimating, Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Operational teams to produce competitive, accurate, and commercially viable tenders.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.
- Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical packages including HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water, public health, and associated mechanical services.
- Review drawings, specifications, tender documentation, and client requirements to establish the full scope of works.
- Produce detailed take-offs and build accurate labour, material, plant, and subcontractor costs.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring packages are commercially competitive and technically compliant.
- Identify potential risks, opportunities, exclusions, and value-engineering options throughout the tender process.
- Attend tender review meetings and present costings and commercial recommendations to senior management.
- Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to identify alternative solutions and cost-saving opportunities.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
- Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications, and supporting documentation.
- Support tender negotiations and post-tender meetings where required.
- Provide a comprehensive handover to the project and commercial teams following successful tender awards.
- Assist in the development and mentoring of junior members of the estimating team where required.
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Project Sectors
The role will predominantly involve estimating mechanical packages across:
- Commercial Office Fit-Out
- High-End Commercial Refurbishment
- Data Centres & Mission-Critical Environments
- Complex MEP Projects
- Fast-Track Design & Build Schemes
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Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator within the MEP/building services sector.
- Strong experience estimating commercial fit-out and/or data centre projects.
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and installation methods.
- The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify both tender risk and opportunity.
- Experience managing multiple tenders and working to demanding submission deadlines.
- Strong supplier and subcontractor relationships within the mechanical sector.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- A methodical and highly organized approach to estimating.
- Confidence working independently and taking full ownership of mechanical tenders.
Benefits
- Salary up to £85,000 per annum
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Long-term career progression within an established MEP contractor
- Exposure to major commercial fit-out and data centre projects
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