Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator - Fast-Track Office Fit-Out (Cat A & Cat B)

Location: Barbican - Hybrid (1-2 days in the office, the rest from home)

Salary: £85,000 £95,000+ package

Job type: Permanent, full time

The company

Our client is an MEP sub contractor specialising in fast-track Cat A and Cat B office fit-out projects. With a strong pipeline of work and repeat clients, they are looking to add a Senior Mechanical Estimator to their pre-construction team.

The role

You will lead the pricing of mechanical packages on fast-paced office fit-out tenders, from first enquiry through to submission and handover to the delivery team. The role is hybrid, with 1-2 days a week in the office and the rest working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical tenders for Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs, often to tight, fast-track deadlines
• Review drawings, specifications and employer's requirements, and carry out accurate take-offs and measurement
• Price HVAC, ventilation, heating, chilled water, plumbing and drainage packages
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors, then analyse and level returns
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options
• Prepare clear tender submissions, qualifications and clarifications
• Attend tender reviews and post-tender interviews with clients
• Hand successful projects over to the delivery team with a full brief
• Support and mentor junior estimators

About you

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator with an M&E or mechanical contractor
• Strong background in Cat A and Cat B office fit-out work
• Confident delivering accurate pricing to tight, fast-track deadlines
• Good technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical building services
• Experience with estimating software and strong Excel skills
• Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working remotely as part of a team
• A trade or technical background in mechanical services is an advantage

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