JOB TITLE: Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager
LOCATION: Nr Reading
SALARY: £45k - £55k + Car
JOB INFORMATION - Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager
* As a Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical services packages, including HVAC, refrigeration, pipework, plumbing, and associated systems.
* Analyse tender drawings, specifications, schedules, and client
* Carry out detailed take-offs, cost build-ups, and analytical
* Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor
* Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering
* Maintain accurate pricing records, cost data, and benchmarking
* Manage the full bid process from opportunity identification through to
* Prepare, compile, and submit compliant tender documentation within
* Coordinate inputs from internal teams, suppliers, and
* Attend site visits, surveys, and pre-tender meetings where
* Manage post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and
* Ensure effective and structured handover of successful bids to Operations, including scope, pricing assumptions, risks, and exclusions.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION - Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager
* As a Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager you will have proven experience in mechanical estimating within building services, small works, maintenance, and Hard FM environments.
* Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and installation
* Comfortable managing multiple tenders simultaneously with minimal
* Confident interpreting technical drawings and
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good negotiation
* Well organised, able to prioritise workload, and meet
* Proactive, solution-focused, and detail-
* Good command of the English
* Smart, professional, optimistic, and helpful in
* Reliable, flexible, and responsible with a strong work
COMPANY INFORMATION - Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager
Specialists in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Source Heat Pumps, Refrigeration, Design & Consultation our client is a well established and reputable business with a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions such as colleges and schools, cultural venues like theatres, recreational facilities including tennis and golf clubs, and specialised environments such as laboratories
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