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Job Title: Mechanical Estimator
Location: Office-Based – WC1, Central London
Company: Tier One M&E Contractor
Salary: Competitive + Package (DOE)
Sector: Commercial | Data Centres | Healthcare | Residential | Sports & Leisure
Project Values: Up to £15 Million
Company Turnover: Circa £60 Million
The Company
We are working exclusively with a leading, well-established Tier One M&E contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex and high-value mechanical and electrical installations across London. With a turnover of approximately £60 million, they operate across a broad spectrum of major project sectors including commercial offices, data centres, healthcare, high-end residential, and large-scale leisure and sports developments.
Due to continued success and a healthy project pipeline, they are now looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Estimator, based full-time in their Central London (WC1) office.
The Role
As a Mechanical Estimator, you will be a key part of the pre-construction team, responsible for accurately pricing mechanical packages on high-value M&E projects (up to £15 million). You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to prepare competitive, technically sound, and commercially viable estimates.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparation and submission of detailed mechanical estimates and tender returns
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Take-offs from drawings and specifications (mechanical HVAC, public health, etc.)
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Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
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Cost planning, value engineering, and risk assessment
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Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial, and project delivery teams
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Assisting in tender adjudication and client presentations
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Maintaining a library of pricing data and benchmark costs
Requirements
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Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Estimator within the building services/M&E sector
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Strong understanding of mechanical systems and market rates
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Previous experience working on projects ranging from £5m to £15m in M&E value
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Proficient with estimation software (e.g., Ensign, Trimble, or similar)
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Excellent analytical and communication skills
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Highly organised with attention to detail
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Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Why Apply?
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Work with a leading M&E contractor on prestigious London projects
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Be part of a knowledgeable, supportive, and established pre-construction team
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Central London office location with excellent transport links
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Strong long-term pipeline of work and financial stability
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Genuine career progression opportunities
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