Mechanical Estimator

Location: London
Salary: -70,000 - -100,000 per annum (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join one of the UK''s leading building services contractors, based in London.

With a trading history dating back to 1975, the business has grown from a family-run company into a highly respected building services group with an annual turnover approaching -200 million. Despite its significant growth, the organisation has retained its strong family values and commitment to engineering excellence.

The company operates across a diverse range of sectors, delivering mechanical and electrical building services solutions across high-end and mid-level residential developments, commercial fit-outs, data centres, life sciences, offsite assembly, retail, hospitality and specialist fit-out projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing business with an impressive project portfolio, strong market presence and a long-term commitment to its people.

As Mechanical Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction and estimating function, preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for a diverse range of mechanical building services projects.

Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you will help develop competitive tenders while ensuring projects are accurately priced and commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and competitive mechanical cost estimates for a range of building services projects.

• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.

• Carry out detailed take-offs and quantify mechanical materials, labour and plant requirements.

• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations.

• Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdowns and supporting documentation.

• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.

• Work closely with the wider pre-construction and commercial teams to ensure accurate and timely tender submissions.

• Support the business in securing new projects and maintaining strong client relationships.

We are looking to speak with experienced Mechanical Estimators who have a strong background within the building services or M&E contracting sector.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Estimator within the construction or building services industry.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services installations.

• Experience pricing commercial, residential, fit-out or large-scale building services projects.

• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

• Experience carrying out detailed take-offs and preparing cost plans.

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider estimating team.

• Salary of -70,000 - -100,000 depending on experience.

• Opportunity to join an established building services contractor with an annual turnover approaching -200 million.

• Exposure to a diverse and prestigious portfolio of projects.

• Long-term career development opportunities.

• A supportive, people-focused working environment.

• Employee-owned business structure, with a commitment to looking after and rewarding its workforce.

• The opportunity to play an important role in a successful and growing pre-construction team.

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.

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