Contract: Permanent, full-time (office-based)
Department: Pre-Contract / Estimating
Sectors: Large-scale residential, student accommodation, hotel projects
Reports to: Mechanical Estimating Manager
Were partnering with a leading building services contractor to hire a Mechanical Estimator into a high-performing Pre-Contract team. Youll produce robust tenders and cost plans, collaborate across the supply chain, and help win flagship projects in residential, PBSA and hospitality.
What youll do Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans with accuracy and pace
Manage the day-to-day tender process, maintaining standards and hitting deadlines
Attend mid/post-tender meetings and lead post-tender control actions
Interface with existing and prospective clientsbuilding trust and credibility
Engage with sub-contractors and suppliers : issue enquiries, assess returns, and develop new leads
Work closely with the wider M&E team; while mechanically biased, apply a solid understanding of associated electrical services
Maintain impeccable documentation via electronic control systems
What youll bring Proactive, approachable style; you lead by example and communicate clearly
Comprehensive technical knowledge of Mechanical Building Services
Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
Wide supplier/sub-contractor knowledge and market awareness
Comfortable with e-tendering platforms: issuing enquiries and updating documents
Trimble Estimation experience (or similar) and strong general IT skills
Thorough, efficient, and flexible around deadlines
Team player who supports a friendly, high-quality, QA-driven environment
Why youll love it Competitive salary
25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays
Company car scheme
Private healthcare & life insurance
Pension with 5.5% employer contribution
Enhanced family policies:
Maternity & adoption: 13 weeks full pay + 26 weeks at SMP
Paternity: 2 weeks full pay (consecutive or flexible instalments)
Employee-owned culture and a flexible holiday scheme
Strong career prospects in a successful, growing team
Interested? Send your CV or message for a confidential chat. If your background spans mechanical estimating within M&Eand youre passionate about winning work the right waywed love to speak.
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