Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their team based in Dartford.

The business delivers a diverse range of mechanical and electrical building services projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a growing business, working on a varied portfolio of projects and playing a key role within the pre-construction and estimating function.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates and tenders for a range of mechanical building services projects.

You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams to ensure tenders are thoroughly reviewed, accurately priced and submitted within required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Identify risks, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Attend tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Maintain accurate estimating records.
• Assist with the successful handover of projects to the commercial and project teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Project Sectors

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, including:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Commercial
• Living / Residential
• Leisure

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical building services estimating and be confident managing tenders from initial review through to submission.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Experience estimating commercial building services projects.
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Experience producing detailed and competitive tenders.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.
• A professional, proactive and organised approach.

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent position based in Dartford.
• Varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity to work on technically interesting and high-value projects.
• Long-term career development and progression.
• Opportunity to take a senior role within an established estimating and pre-construction team.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment