At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare detailed mechanical and electrical estimates for exciting office fit-out projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading construction firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and the chance to work on high-profile projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment with exciting challenges.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team delivering impactful commercial projects across London.
- Qualifications: Experience in M&E estimating and strong technical knowledge of building services.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're looking for a talented M&E Estimator to join our pre-construction team, reporting to our Estimating Director to deliver accurate, competitive cost plans for prestigious Cat A and Cat B office fit-out projects across London.
The Role
As M&E Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing detailed mechanical and electrical estimates throughout the tender process, supporting projects from initial enquiry through to tender settlement and handover. Working closely with the Lead Estimator and wider bid team, you'll ensure the M&E package integrates seamlessly into the overall tender strategy across single-stage, two-stage and PCSA procurement routes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate M&E cost estimates for commercial interior fit-out projects.
- Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes to identify project requirements, risks and opportunities.
- Measure and quantify M&E works including: HVAC & comfort cooling, Electrical & small power, Lighting & controls, Public health, BMS, Fire detection, Sprinklers/suppression, AV/IT containment.
- Produce Bills of Quantities and cost plans.
- Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring clear scopes and interface requirements.
- Analyse and level subcontractor quotations, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support the development of cost plans and schedules of rates across RIBA Stages 2–4.
- Identify value engineering and buildability solutions, particularly within live and occupied commercial buildings.
- Consider landlord requirements, base-build interfaces, access restrictions and phased delivery in all estimates.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, design teams and commercial colleagues throughout the tender process.
- Support tender settlement meetings, post-tender interviews and project handovers to delivery teams.
About You
You'll have strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services and experience producing estimates within a commercial fit-out environment. You'll also bring:
- Proven M&E estimating experience with either a main contractor or specialist M&E contractor.
- Strong understanding of Cat A and Cat B office fit-out projects.
- Experience working with landlord/tenant demarcation and base-build interfaces.
- Ability to interpret architectural, M&E and services drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as CostX and Estimating+.
- Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
- A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills.
Why Join Us?
You'll become part of a supportive estimating team delivering high-profile commercial workplace projects for leading clients. We offer the opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes, contribute to winning exciting projects, and develop your career within a growing business. If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, quality and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
