Mechanical Estimator

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator Location: Maidstone, Kent Salary: £70K per year The Role: As a Mechanical Estimator, you will take ownership of all mechanical estimating activities across the business and play a pivotal role in shaping a modern estimating function. * Lead mechanical estimating for projects from small works to multi-million-pound packages. * Conduct detailed take-offs, cost analysis, and tender submissions using drawings, specifications, and site information. * Review and improve existing pricing processes and implement structured, consistent estimating systems. * Establish best-practice procedures, cost libraries, templates, and databases. * Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants across mechanical, electrical, and BMS packages. * Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth handover of successful bids into delivery. The Company: * Established mechanical services contractor operating across London and the South East. * Delivers high-quality HVAC solutions across commercial, high-end residential, education, and public sectors. * Provides mechanical design, installation, and commissioning services. * Currently undergoing modernisation, investment, and process improvement, creating opportunities for senior hires. The Ideal Candidate: * Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E contracting environment. * Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plant, and BMS integration. * Comfortable working independently as the primary estimator. * Process-driven mindset with the ability to implement and modernise estimating systems. * Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how to build competitive, profitable tenders. * Strong Excel skills and familiarity with digital estimating tools/databases (or ability to introduce them). * Confident communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams. * High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders at varying stages. What You’ll Get: * Competitive salary (£60K–£70K). * Opportunity to build and lead a modern estimating department. * Work with a long-established company trusted for over 43 years. * Stable and growing project pipeline across multiple sectors. * Long-term career progression as the business scales. * Company pension, free on-site parking, and sick pay. Process: 1. Apply for the job. 2. We will call you to discuss the role. 3. If you’re a good fit, we will submit your details to the client. 4. If the client is interested, you will be invited for an interview. 5. If successful, you will receive a formal job offer