Mechanical Estimator

About the role

1st Step Solutions is supporting a building services engineering company in Grays, Essex, which offers Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. The Mechanical Estimator prepares accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages, including site visits where required. The position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant.
• Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works.
• Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries.
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances.
• Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans.
• Work with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team.
• Attend tender review meetings, prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions, and produce final tender submissions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator in building services or mechanical contracting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems and ability to interpret drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Desirable: experience in MEP estimating or combined services tenders.
• Advantageous: HNC/HND, NVQ or degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• CSCS card or willingness to obtain one.

Required skills

• Estimating and digital take-off tools.
• Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Private health care.
• Annual leave entitlement.