Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator
Location: Surrey / London
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Mechanical Building Services | Mechanical Contracting | HVAC | Plumbing
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Company
Sale Group is a leading family-owned Mechanical Building Services contractor delivering pure mechanical projects up to £6m+ across office fit-outs (CAT A & CAT B), healthcare, welfare, leisure, retail, heritage, and specialist sound studios.
The Role – Senior Mechanical Estimator
You will be responsible for preparing accurate, winning mechanical-only tenders for HVAC, plumbing, public health, ventilation, heating, and associated systems on fast-track and traditional projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce detailed mechanical cost estimates and tenders from £100k – £6m+
* Perform quantity take-offs from mechanical drawings (AutoCAD/Revit) and specifications
* Build rates from first principles (labour, materials, plant, subcontract packages)
* Source and negotiate supplier/subcontractor quotations (ductwork, pipework, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, valves, insulation, BMS controls, etc.)
* Prepare full bills of quantities, cost plans, budgets, and value engineering options
* Support the sales team with technical submissions, clarifications, and client presentations
* Carry out site surveys when required to verify tender information
* Identify risks and opportunities with formal reporting
Essential Requirements
* 5+ years' experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator within mechanical building services contracting
* Proven track record pricing pure mechanical packages (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, public health, domestic services, chilled water systems)
* In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and installation methods
* Proficient reading mechanical drawings and specifications
* Strong commercial acumen, numeracy, analytical, and negotiation skills
* Experience using estimating software (Conquest, Trimble, Estimation, Cymap, etc.) highly advantageous
* Excellent communication skills – client-facing and internal
Desirable
* Experience in fast-track CAT A / CAT B fit-outs or similar sectors
* HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
If you are a proven Senior Mechanical Estimator looking to join a well-established, family-run mechanical contractor with a strong order book – apply today
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Immediate interviews – send your CV now
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Estimating / Cost Control: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person