Mechanical Estimator in City of London

Overview

Join Sale Group, one of the largest family-owned building services specialists in the South East. Since 2000, we\’ve built a strong reputation delivering high-quality mechanical, public health, HVAC, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and maintenance services on prestigious commercial projects including office fit-outs (CAT A & CAT B), refurbishments, fast-track installations, and specialist schemes across London and the Home Counties. We\’re expanding our in-house pre-construction and estimating team and now seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator / Senior Estimator (or M&E Estimator) to drive competitive, accurate tenders and support our continued growth.

As a key member of our dynamic pre-construction team, you\’ll prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical building services projects from initial tender through to handover. You\’ll work closely with our sales, design/CAD, and project delivery teams on varied, high-profile commercial work in a supportive, family-feel environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, competitive cost estimates for mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, heating, ventilation, pipework, ductwork, and associated services
• Review technical drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents to identify scope, risks, opportunities for value engineering, and cost savings
• Source and negotiate best-value quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Collaborate with the sales team to create compelling bid proposals and high-quality tender submissions
• Support client presentations, technical clarifications, and occasional site surveys/visits
• Maintain and develop our cost databases, benchmarks, and historical pricing data

What We\’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven track record as a Mechanical Estimator, M&E Estimator, Building Services Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or similar in the construction/building services sector
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, heating, ventilation, pipework, ductwork)
• Confident reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications, and BOQs
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong negotiation, communication, and team-working abilities

Desirable

• Experience using estimating software
• Background in fast-track office fit-outs, refurbishments, or commercial M&E projects
• Familiarity with current UK building regulations, industry standards, and value engineering approaches

Why Sale Group?

• Work on diverse, interesting high-profile projects with a company that\’s big enough to support but small enough to care
• Join a stable, family-owned business with a fantastic reputation for quality and delivery
• Supportive team culture with real opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary (£65K-£85K) + attractive benefits package (to be discussed at interview)

If you\’re a proactive, detail-focused Mechanical Estimator with solid building services experience and want to take the next step with a trusted name in mechanical services, apply now