Mechanical Estimator
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Contract: Full time - Permanent
Reports to: Estimating Manager
Location: Office based; Epsom, Surrey KT17
Hours: 9am – 5pm, with 1- hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £68,000–£75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About The Company
Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage. They’ve built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environments—backed by a supportive, people-first culture.
The role
Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricing—helping them win and deliver standout projects. You’ll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.
What you’ll be doing
Review drawings/specs and confirm scope, constraints and risks
Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, BSW)
Build clear, accurate cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies)
Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns
Prepare tender submissions (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions)
Support value engineering and continuous improvement of rates/benchmarks
What we’re looking for
Experience estimating mechanical building services packages
Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing (fire protection a plus)
Confident interpreting drawings, specs and scope
Commercially aware, accurate and detail-focused
Organised—able to juggle multiple tenders and deadlines
Good communicator with a xsngvjr collaborative approach
Comfortable with MS Office (estimating software experience helpful)
Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects.
Development & benefits
Supportive team, training and clear progression, plus:
£68,000–£75,000 DOE
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday day off
Employee-Owned Trust
Pension schemeIf you’re a Mechanical Estimator looking for a new role, please get in touch or apply via this job posting