Intermediate Mechanical Estimator
Pre-Construction & MEP Delivery
Technical Services Business
Central London
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
A growing technical-services business within a major construction group is looking to appoint a Mechanical Estimator to support its expanding pre-construction team in Central London.
This is a strong opportunity for an intermediate-level estimator to join a new and ambitious business unit at an early stage of its growth. The team delivers technical-services management, self-delivered MEP packages and decarbonisation-led engineering works across the group's commercial project portfolio.
You will support tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with senior commercial, pre-construction, technical and delivery colleagues. The role offers exposure to commercial fit-out, refurbishment and technical-services projects, with clear scope to develop as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and employer's requirements.
- Prepare mechanical take-offs, estimates, tender returns and pricing schedules.
- Obtain and assess quotations from specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
- Produce comparative analyses and support the selection of supply-chain partners.
- Assist with value-engineering proposals and alternative technical solutions.
- Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions and commercial opportunities.
- Support bid reviews, handover meetings and pre-construction planning.
- Liaise with design, commercial and project-delivery teams.
- Maintain accurate estimating records, cost data and supplier information.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets for live and prospective projects.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience as a Mechanical Estimator, Assistant Estimator or Mechanical Quantity Surveyor moving into estimating.
- Building-services contractor or MEP subcontractor experience.
- Good understanding of mechanical services, plant, pipework, ventilation and associated specialist packages.
- Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings, specifications and tender documents.
- Experience producing take-offs and obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Commercial awareness and an organised approach to tender administration.
- Confidence working within a collaborative, office-based pre-construction team.
- Ambition to develop within a growing technical-services business.
What's On Offer?
- Basic salary of up to £60,000.
- 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
- 4% employer pension contribution.
- Private healthcare, where applicable.
- Death in Service cover.
- 24/7 GP access and employee wellbeing support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
- Cycle to Work and electric vehicle schemes.
- Ongoing professional development and a clear route to progress.
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