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Mechanical Estimator

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford, Kent

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Mechanical Estimator

Location: Dartford
Salary: DOE
Reporting to: Estimating Director

Overview

An established and growing M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join its pre-construction team based in Dartford.

This role plays a key part in the tendering and bid process, responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for mechanical building services projects across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will work closely with the estimating team, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, competitive tender submissions that support the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

  * Review and analyse tender documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope and requirements.

  * Raise and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) with clients and consultants where clarification is required.

  * Prepare detailed mechanical take-offs in line with recognised estimating conventions.

  * Issue enquiries to supply chain partners and manage responses to ensure competitive pricing.

  * Evaluate and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring the most commercially viable options are incorporated into submissions.

  * Compile accurate and competitive tender submissions for internal review.

  * Prepare cost breakdowns and supporting documentation for internal tender adjudication meetings.

  * Present the costing strategy, programme considerations, and risk factors during adjudication.

  * Ensure the timely submission of tenders in line with client deadlines.

  * Support the handover process to the operations team following successful bids.

Skills & Behaviors

  * Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.

  * Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

  * Strong communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.

  * Proactive and solutions-focused with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  * Confident in assessing alternative systems or approaches that may provide value engineering opportunities for clients.

  * Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Experience & Qualifications

  * Ideally qualified through an apprenticeship, City & Guilds, ONC, or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.

  * Proven experience in a Mechanical Estimator role within an M&E contractor or main contractor’s M&E division.

  * Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems and installation processes.

  * Demonstrated ability to produce accurate cost estimates and meet strict tender deadlines.

  * Experience working on commercial, residential, or mixed-use construction projects would be advantageous

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