Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator – Buckinghamshire

£45,000–£65,000 + excellent bonus + benefits Growing M&E business | Commercial & Industrial projects | Long‑term progression

A respected, privately owned, multi‑disciplinary building contractor is recruiting for a Mechanical Estimator to join its growing M&E division in Buckinghamshire. The business delivers Facilities Management, Small Works, Mechanical & Electrical services and full project delivery, with a culture built around quality, trust and long‑term relationships.

You will be joining a team of six within the M&E department and will work closely alongside the Mechanical Project Manager, giving you direct involvement in live projects, tender strategy and pre‑construction planning. The division is expanding, offering genuine long‑term progression as the workload and team continue to grow.

Ideal for an experienced Mechanical Estimator or a mechanically‑biased professional who understands how HVAC and mechanical building services fit together and wants to step further into pre‑construction.

The Role

The Mechanical Estimator produces accurate, competitive mechanical cost estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission. Projects typically range from £50k to £2m, covering commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites and general contracting schemes. Around 7–8 tenders are live at any one time.

You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers and procurement teams, ensuring estimates align with client requirements and commercial objectives. This role suits someone who enjoys being part of a close‑knit team within a business that is actively scaling its M&E offering.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Tendering

Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents

Prepare take‑offs, BOQs, schedules and detailed cost breakdowns

Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive quotations

Identify risks, exclusions and value‑engineering opportunities

Prepare compliant tender submissions to agreed deadlines

Support feasibility and early‑stage pricing

Collaboration & Support

Work alongside the Mechanical Project Manager

Collaborate with project managers, engineers and procurement

Attend pre‑ and post‑tender meetings

Support handover of successful tenders to delivery teams

Commercial & Financial

Maintain pricing records, quotations and cost databases

Ensure estimates reflect current market conditions

Monitor material and labour cost trends

Compliance & Standards

Ensure estimating activity meets company procedures and industry standards

Stay up to date with mechanical building services regulations

Ideal Candidate

Experienced Mechanical Estimator within commercial, industrial or FM environments

Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services

Confident interpreting drawings and specifications

Commercially aware with experience in cost analysis and value engineering

Excellent numeracy, analytical and IT skills (Excel, Enzy or similar estimating tools)

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Able to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

Detail‑focused, proactive and solutions‑driven

Full UK driving licence

Work Environment

Office‑based in Buckinghamshire

Occasional site visits, supplier meetings and client briefings

Privately owned contractor with clear growth plans

Joining a business investing heavily in its M&E division

Package & Benefits

£45,000–£65,000 depending on experience

Excellent bonus structure

Established contractor with a growing M&E business

Strong pipeline of commercial and industrial work

Long‑term progression as the department expands