Senior M&E Estimator Location: Ware, Hertfordshire Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Bonus Role Summary Senior M&E Estimator required to take ownership of estimating across a range of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on role with a strong electrical bias, focused on pricing, cost planning, and managing full tender processes. You will play a key role within pre-construction, working closely with senior leadership to deliver accurate, commercially sound bids. Company Overview Specialist M&E contractor delivering Electrical, Mechanical, Fire, Security, Data & Communications projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, education, and custodial sectors. The business operates across technically demanding projects, working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, developers, and end clients. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed M&E estimates from small works through to £1m packages Review drawings, specifications, ERs, and tender documentation Build full cost plans including labour, materials, plant, prelims, subcontractors, and risk Issue and analyse supplier and subcontractor RFQs Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities Support tender clarifications, submissions, and client discussions Define clear assumptions, exclusions, and scope boundaries Ensure structured handover to delivery teams Support development of estimating systems, templates, and cost libraries Requirements Essential Proven background in M&E estimating (electrical bias preferred) Experience across commercial and/or industrial projects Strong understanding of tendering and cost planning Able to work autonomously and take ownership of estimates Commercially aware with strong understanding of margin and risk Desirable Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors Design & Build project experience Experience mentoring junior estimators Skills & Attributes Strong attention to detail Commercial mindset Confident working with senior stakeholders Organised and structured approach to tendering Able to challenge scope and drive value engineering Package & Benefits £70,000 - £80,000 basic salary Performance bonus linked to margin and bid quality Clear progression into Head of Pre-Construction Long-term career development within a growing business Location & Working Pattern Ware, Hertfordshire Office-based with flexibility for 1 day per week remote working (subject to suitable home setup) Reporting Line Reports directly into Director of Pre-Construction