Mechanical Estimator
11 days ago
Romford
Mechanical Estimator Romford, Essex £50,000-£70,000 per annum An established and growing M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its mechanical estimating team based in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-structured and expanding division, offering clear progression into senior and management-level roles within a supportive and experienced leadership team. Role Overview You will be responsible for pricing mechanical services tenders across a range of sectors, working on projects typically valued between £1m and £20m. The role requires strong technical understanding, commercial awareness, and the ability to produce accurate and competitive tenders. Key Responsibilities • Preparation and submission of mechanical tenders from first principles, • Pricing projects ranging from £1m-£20m, • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation, • Preparing detailed take-offs, labour plans, and cost breakdowns, • Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations, • Identifying risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost savings, • Supporting tender adjudications and handover to delivery teams, • Working closely with senior estimators and commercial management Candidate Requirements, • Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the UK M&E sector, • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems, • Experience pricing mid-to-large scale mechanical packages, • Good understanding of current market rates and procurement strategies, • Strong IT skills, including estimating software and Microsoft Excel Skills & Attributes, • High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy, • Commercially astute with a methodical approach to tendering, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced estimating environment Package, • £50,000-£70,000 salary, depending on experience, • Office-based role in Romford, • Clear progression into senior estimating and management positions, • Supportive leadership team and long-term career development This role would suit a Mechanical Estimator looking for stability, progression, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a growing mechanical division. JBRP1_UKTJ