Laboris Solutions
Senior Mechanical Estimator
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Senior Mechanical Estimator – Mechanical Contractor | Hybrid | £55k–£80k + Bonus
Laboris Solutions are working with a growing, family-run mechanical contractor looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their estimating team in Oxfordshire.
They deliver complete mechanical building services for new-build developments across the residential, care, commercial and education sectors. They turn over around £10m, plan to reach £15m by 2031, and have around £12.5m of tendered opportunities on projects their clients have already secured. You'll price design and build mechanical packages worth £500k–£3m and have a real say in which tenders we go for.
What you'll be doing
- Managing tenders from first enquiry through to submission and handover
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and employer's requirements
- Producing accurate material and labour take-offs and detailed cost estimates
- Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Building competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages
- Identifying commercial risks, qualifications, exclusions and opportunities
- Proposing value engineering solutions without compromising quality or compliance
- Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
- Attending tender meetings, site visits and clarification meetings
- Preparing professional tender submissions
- Handing over clearly to the commercial and project delivery teams after an award
- Maintaining estimating records, pricing data and supplier relationships
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Systems you'll estimate
- Plumbing and heating, ventilation (HVAC), air conditioning, sprinklers, dry risers, renewable technologies (heat pumps, solar), and BMS and mechanical controls.
About you
- Around 5–8 years' mechanical estimating experience, ideally with a mechanical contractor
- Strong knowledge of mechanical building services and new-build construction
- Experience estimating design and build packages
- Confident reading drawings, specifications and technical tender information
- A sound understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs
- Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and negotiation skills
- Able to manage several tenders to deadlines
- Trimble estimating software experience preferred (e.g. Trimble Estimating/MEP)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard office software
- Experience in housing, apartments, care homes, commercial or education projects is a bonus
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What we offer
- £55,000–£80,000 depending on experience
- Annual bonus scheme
- 27 days' holiday
- Company pension
- Hybrid working, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
- A varied pipeline of substantial new-build projects
- Direct access to the directors and a say in key tender decisions
- A supportive estimating team and regular company events
- The stability of a family-run business, with room to grow as we do
Keywords
Mechanical Estimating, Estimating, Tendering, Building Services, MEP / M&E, HVAC, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Sprinkler Systems, Value Engineering, Cost Planning, Quantity Take-off, Subcontractor Management, Trimble, Microsoft Excel, Construction
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