# Senior Mechanical Estimator

**Company:** [Heated Mechanical Services](null/companies/8oVUeqjohEsvywCnXrcRxj.md)
**Location:** Basildon, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

An established and growing MEP contractor is looking to appoint an experienced **Senior Mechanical Estimator** to join its pre-construction team based in **Basildon**.

This is a senior-level opportunity working across technically challenging **commercial fit-out and data centre projects**, taking responsibility for mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background and proven experience pricing projects within the commercial construction sector. You will work closely with the Estimating, Pre-Construction, Commercial and Operational teams to produce competitive, accurate and commercially viable tenders.

## Requirements

-   Take ownership of mechanical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

-   Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical packages including **HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, domestic water, public health and associated mechanical services**.
-   Review drawings, specifications, tender documentation and client requirements to establish the full scope of works.
-   Produce detailed take-offs and build accurate labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
-   Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring packages are commercially competitive and technically compliant.
-   Identify potential risks, opportunities, exclusions and value-engineering options throughout the tender process.
-   Attend tender review meetings and present costings and commercial recommendations to senior management.
-   Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to identify alternative solutions and cost-saving opportunities.
-   Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
-   Prepare tender clarifications, qualifications and supporting documentation.
-   Support tender negotiations and post-tender meetings where required.
-   Provide a comprehensive handover to the project and commercial teams following successful tender awards.
-   Assist in the development and mentoring of junior members of the estimating team where required.

### Project Sectors

The role will predominantly involve estimating mechanical packages across:

-   **Commercial Office Fit-Out**
-   **High-End Commercial Refurbishment**
-   **Data Centres & Mission-Critical Environments**
-   **Complex MEP Projects**
-   **Fast-Track Design & Build Schemes**

### Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

-   Significant experience as a **Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator** within the MEP/building services sector.
-   Strong experience estimating **commercial fit-out and/or data centre projects**.
-   Excellent knowledge of mechanical building services and installation methods.
-   The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
-   Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify both tender risk and opportunity.
-   Experience managing multiple tenders and working to demanding submission deadlines.
-   Strong supplier and subcontractor relationships within the mechanical sector.
-   Good communication and negotiation skills.
-   A methodical and highly organised approach to estimating.
-   Confidence working independently and taking full ownership of mechanical tenders.

## Benefits

-   **Salary up to £85,000 per annum**
-   **Annual performance-related bonus**
-   **Private healthcare**
-   **25 days annual leave plus bank holidays**
-   Long-term career progression within an established MEP contractor
-   Exposure to major commercial fit-out and data centre projects