Senior Mechanical Estimator

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator
Location: Postcombe, Oxfordshire
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum 

The Role:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for Mechanical Building Services projects.

• Pricing design-and-build mechanical packages typically valued between £500,000 and £3 million.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documentation and employer’s requirements.

• Completing accurate material and labour take-offs.

• Producing enquiries for suppliers and specialist subcontract packages.

• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.

• Building competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages.

• Identifying value engineering opportunities, commercial risks, qualifications and exclusions.

• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.

• Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.

• Attending site visits, tender meetings and project clarification meetings where required.

• Providing a clear handover to the commercial and project delivery teams following successful tenders.

The Company:

• Established, family-run Mechanical Building Services Contractor.

• Annual turnover of approximately £10 million with plans to grow to £15 million by 2031.

• Delivers complete mechanical installations across residential, care, commercial and education sectors.

• Projects include housing developments, apartment schemes, care homes, schools and commercial properties.

• Mechanical packages typically range from £500,000 to £3 million.

• Approximately £12.5 million of current tender opportunities relating to projects already secured by clients.

• Strong forward workload with an ambitious long-term growth strategy.Friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment with direct access to the company directors.

The Ideal Candidate:

-5 years experience as a Mechanical Estimator.

-Previous experience working for a Mechanical or M&E Contractor.

-Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services and new-build construction.

-Experience pricing design-and-build mechanical packages.

-Strong understanding of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinklers, dry risers, renewables and BMS controls.

-Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information.

-Good understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.

-Trimble Estimation software experience is highly desirable.

-Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

-Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

-Confident communication and negotiation skills.

-Able to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines.

What You'll Get:

-£75,000 - £80,000 basic salary 

-Annual bonus scheme.

-27 days’ annual holiday.

-Company pension.

-Office-based position with hybrid-working flexibility.